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P223 LKE

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,787 mi
Last recorded91,787 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 LKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,088 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 69,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,188 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,037 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,482 miles

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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P223 LKE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P223 LKE, 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.

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What year was P223 LKE registered?

P223 LKE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P223 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 LKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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