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P325 LDA

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,473 mi
Last recorded124,473 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 LDA
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 124,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both n/s and o/s floors to inner sills very corroded but not holed

both n/s and o/s rear floors very corroded not holed

front lower and upper pannel very corroded not holed

front lower arms very corroded

front near side and off side chasis corroded not holed

fuel filer pipes corroded

rear arms very corroded

rear bushes starting to wear on rear arms

sump corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 124,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both n/s and o/s floors to inner sills very corroded but not holed

both n/s and o/s rear floors very corroded not holed

front lower and upper pannel very corroded not holed

front lower arms very corroded

front near side and off side chasis corroded not holed

fuel filer pipes corroded

rear arms very corroded

rear bushes starting to wear on rear arms

sump corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 117,868 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 117,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front suspension components beginning to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber gator split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damp on power steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2006 104,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 104,668 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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P325 LDA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,441 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P325 LDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P325 LDA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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