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R212 DBM

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,296 mi
Last recorded91,296 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 DBM
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 91,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,066 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 86,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 79,823 miles

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

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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R212 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R212 DBM, 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 R212 DBM registered?

R212 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R212 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 DBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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