MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil pressure warning light flashing on at tickover speed
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front number plate starting to deteriote
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sump corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sump corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
advise nsf indicator lense broken but not effecting light
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P897 OKX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 OKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P897 OKX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 October 1996.
Is P897 OKX safe to buy?
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