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P669 BLJ

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,249 mi
Last recorded102,249 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 BLJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,249 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 98,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 92,641 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 92,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 71,671 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 71,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

RH Front side/indicator lens damaged,not affecting operation of either lamp.

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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P669 BLJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P669 BLJ, 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 P669 BLJ registered?

P669 BLJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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