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P489 OLL

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,036 mi
Last recorded90,036 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 OLL
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 90,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 90,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 84,277 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 84,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

cover loose on steering wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,217 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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P489 OLL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver 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 P489 OLL, 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 P489 OLL registered?

P489 OLL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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