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P920 GDC

1997 Mazda 323 LX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,039 mi
Last recorded161,039 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 LX97,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 GDC
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 161,039 miles

brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode -- wear to front brake pads --

Fail 4 Nov 2008 161,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode -- wear to front brake pads --

Pass 10 Oct 2007 146,231 miles

Both rear springs have been shortened and are loose when jacked up but located correctly when lowered.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear silencer heat shield hanging down and rattling on silencer. Needs two large repair washers.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 146,231 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear springs have been shortened and are loose when jacked up but located correctly when lowered.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear silencer heat shield hanging down and rattling on silencer. Needs two large repair washers.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 133,955 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 133,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

heavy corrosion on undernaeth of vehicle and suspension components but not holed or to excess at present

Pass 9 Sep 2005 122,081 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 122,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front brake disc juddering slightly but not to excess at present

both front wipers split but clearing screen at present

corrosion on underneath of vehicle and suspension components but not holed at present

rear exhaust rattling on body of vehicle but not part of test

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
Full Mazda 323 LX reliability report

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P920 GDC is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P920 GDC, 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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P920 GDC is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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