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P359 URE

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,461 mi
Last recorded52,461 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 URE
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 44,138 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2005 44,138 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P359 URE is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P359 URE, 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 P359 URE registered?

P359 URE is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P359 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 URE shows 3 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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