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L15 LNP

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,017 mi
Last recorded84,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 LNP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,470 miles

alloys fitted to rear steel wheels fitted to front

Fail 3 Jun 2008 82,439 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 75,720 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 75,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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L15 LNP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L15 LNP, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L15 LNP registered?

L15 LNP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is L15 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 LNP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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