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P470 OFL

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 OFL
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,510 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2006 89,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 82,467 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 82,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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P470 OFL 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 60%.

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 P470 OFL, 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 P470 OFL registered?

P470 OFL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P470 OFL safe to buy?

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