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P979 UGS

1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,793 mi
Last recorded115,793 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V106,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 UGS
MakeMazda
Model323 Zxi V6 24V
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 115,793 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 115,771 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 103,040 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 103,038 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 93,660 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)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
7,682
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 63
brake disc excessively pitted 59
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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P979 UGS is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 106,505 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P979 UGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P979 UGS is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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