CarVerify

Free Car Check

P396 ALJ

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,976 mi
Last recorded109,976 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 ALJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,976 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 109,976 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,472 miles

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

MINOR DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 96,472 miles

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

MINOR DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 89,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 82,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 82,007 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
Full Mazda 323 Gxi reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P396 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P396 ALJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P396 ALJ?

You can check the full history of P396 ALJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P396 ALJ registered?

P396 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P396 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 ALJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P396 ALJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P396 ALJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.