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P104 FCY

1997 Mazda 323 LX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,172 mi
Last recorded169,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 LX97,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 FCY
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 169,172 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 169,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2006 160,610 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2005 146,473 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 146,473 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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P104 FCY is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 97,160 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P104 FCY, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P104 FCY registered?

P104 FCY is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P104 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 FCY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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