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P79 LOA

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,029 mi
Last recorded93,029 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 LOA
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,528 miles

ns wiper split on end

Fail 25 Sep 2007 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 77,165 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake needs checking/adjusting

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 13 Oct 2005 63,127 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 63,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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P79 LOA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P79 LOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P79 LOA registered?

P79 LOA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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