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P549 XCU

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,118 mi
Last recorded134,118 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 XCU
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 134,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 126,884 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 126,884 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P549 XCU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P549 XCU, 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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What year was P549 XCU registered?

P549 XCU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P549 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P549 XCU shows 3 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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