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P769 XGB

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,731 mi
Last recorded135,731 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 XGB
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 135,731 miles

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

o/s wiper rubbing off bonnet

o/s/r parking brake effort low

rear securing clamp on exhaust middle section badly corroded

slight play at n/s/r drop link

Pass 18 Dec 2007 131,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 125,678 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight bind on offside rear brake shoes

Pass 25 Nov 2005 114,345 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 114,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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P769 XGB is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P769 XGB, 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 P769 XGB registered?

P769 XGB is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P769 XGB safe to buy?

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