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E197 JJB

1988 Mazda 323 LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 JJB
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 May 2006 137,629 miles

Corrosion just starting in both rear outer body sills.

Corrosion starting in nearside rear mounting flange on petrol tank.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside front metal brake pipe is corroding.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Some play in nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush.

Some stress cracking in nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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E197 JJB is a 1988 Mazda 323 LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E197 JJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E197 JJB registered?

E197 JJB is a 1988 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 9 June 1988.

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