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P966 UDS

1997 Mazda 323 LX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,710 mi
Last recorded99,710 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 LX97,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 UDS
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 99,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 99,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 82,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 75,349 miles

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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P966 UDS is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Red with a 1,489cc 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 P966 UDS, 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 P966 UDS registered?

P966 UDS is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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