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P971 CTA

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,351 mi
Last recorded150,351 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 CTA
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 150,351 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 150,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounts broken / temp repair

Pass 23 Jan 2008 126,097 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 126,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 113,877 miles

Co emissions on upper limit

Under car fuel and brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2006 106,154 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES WORN LOW, ALL TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

CORROSION EVIDENT OFFSIDE REAR ARCH AND SILL FLANGES

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION, INTERNAL RATTLE

UNDER CAR FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 1 Feb 2006 106,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES WORN LOW, ALL TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

CORROSION EVIDENT OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH AND SILL FLANGES

IDLE EMISSIONS CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR EXHAUST BOX RATTLES

UNDERCAR FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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P971 CTA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P971 CTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P971 CTA registered?

P971 CTA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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