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P293 LKJ

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 LKJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm bushes are split

O/S/F seat belt is very slow to retract

O/S/F/ wiper mechanism is loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight weaping from the N/S/R shock absorber

Fail 25 Aug 2010 101,680 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake disks are very rusty

Both front brakes are binding

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm bushes are split

O/S/F seat belt is very slow to retract

O/S/F/ wiper mechanism is loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer heat shield is adrift

Slight weaping from the N/S/R shock absorber

Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 90,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 85,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 79,545 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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P293 LKJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P293 LKJ, 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 P293 LKJ registered?

P293 LKJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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