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P359 XGE

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,942 mi
Last recorded83,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 XGE
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,942 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 83,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside windscreen wiper rubbers torn

Pass 27 May 2008 79,249 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 79,249 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 75,009 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,627 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

P359 XGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P359 XGE safe to buy?

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