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P186 PDM

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 PDM
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2009 87,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer cv gaiters cracking.

condensation in offside headlamp.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

slight leak from rear exhaust section.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 87,600 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

condensation in offside headlamp.

both outer cv gaiters cracking.

slight leak from rear exhaust section.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,040 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 82,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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P186 PDM is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 94,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P186 PDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P186 PDM registered?

P186 PDM is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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