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P338 VGN

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,821 mi
Last recorded108,821 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 VGN
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 108,821 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 108,819 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 85,994 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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P338 VGN 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 80%.

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 P338 VGN, 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 P338 VGN registered?

P338 VGN is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P338 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 VGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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