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P118 MVT

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,950 mi
Last recorded180,950 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 MVT
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 180,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 174,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 174,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 16,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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P118 MVT is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi 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 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P118 MVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P118 MVT registered?

P118 MVT is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P118 MVT safe to buy?

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