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R197 NDV

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,901 mi
Last recorded93,901 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 NDV
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2008 93,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 87,594 miles

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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R197 NDV is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R197 NDV, 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 R197 NDV registered?

R197 NDV is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R197 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 NDV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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