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P968 RCA

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,315 mi
Last recorded123,315 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 RCA
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 123,315 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2008 123,315 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2007 116,651 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 116,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 108,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 102,200 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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P968 RCA is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 94,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P968 RCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P968 RCA registered?

P968 RCA is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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