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P527 TCA

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,695 mi
Last recorded166,695 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 TCA
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 166,695 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 166,693 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 114,694 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT FADE

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 114,690 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT FADE

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,089 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
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P527 TCA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Green 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 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 P527 TCA, 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.

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P527 TCA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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