MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?
Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P742 OBY is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 80,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P742 OBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P742 OBY registered?
P742 OBY is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P742 OBY safe to buy?
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