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R234 GTU

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,667 mi
Last recorded84,667 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 GTU
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,258 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,557 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 41,764 miles

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

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

rear washer inop

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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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R234 GTU 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 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 R234 GTU, 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 R234 GTU registered?

R234 GTU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R234 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 GTU shows 4 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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