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P274 XGG

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,271 mi
Last recorded74,271 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 XGG
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 74,271 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 74,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shoxs weak

Pass 5 Apr 2008 62,590 miles

o/s/r tyre very nlow on pressure

suspect n/s/r tyre been run flat?

Fail 5 Apr 2008 62,590 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre very nlow on pressure

suspect n/s/r tyre been run flat?

Pass 3 Feb 2007 58,011 miles

rear susp parts have alot of surface corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,586 miles

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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P274 XGG is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P274 XGG, 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 P274 XGG registered?

P274 XGG is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P274 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 XGG 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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