MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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
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)
Co emissions on upper limit
Under car fuel and brake pipes corroded
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P971 CTA safe to buy?
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