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P588 LSL

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,974 mi
Last recorded125,974 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 LSL
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 125,974 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 125,974 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 109,590 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 109,443 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2005 128,221 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 128,221 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P588 LSL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P588 LSL, 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 P588 LSL registered?

P588 LSL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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