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P617 FJM

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,120 mi
Last recorded70,120 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 FJM
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 70,120 miles

engine oil leak

near side front tyre bold on 1.6 legall limit and on 1.6 legall limit

near side wing mirror missing

Fail 23 May 2008 70,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

near side front tyre bold on 1.6 legall limit and on 1.6 legall limit

near side wing mirror missing

Pass 24 May 2007 66,048 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 66,048 miles

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

both front brake pads low

offside rear inner wheel dented

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 58,968 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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P617 FJM is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi 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 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 P617 FJM, 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 P617 FJM registered?

P617 FJM is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P617 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P617 FJM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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