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P778 FAU

1997 Mazda 323 LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,561 mi
Last recorded78,561 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 LX97,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 FAU
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,561 miles

o/s/r outer wing corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2008 78,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

noise from o/s/f wheel wnen rotated

o/s/r outer wing corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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P778 FAU is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 97,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P778 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P778 FAU registered?

P778 FAU is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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