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P478 OFL

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,919 mi
Last recorded76,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 OFL
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,919 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 69,022 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 69,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 60,669 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 60,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,449 miles

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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P478 OFL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P478 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 P478 OFL registered?

P478 OFL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P478 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 OFL shows 6 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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