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P461 LMS

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 LMS
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,213 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 86,213 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2007 74,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,874 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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P461 LMS is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 94,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P461 LMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P461 LMS registered?

P461 LMS is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P461 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 LMS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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