MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,207 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?
Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 HSC is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R242 HSC, 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 R242 HSC registered?
R242 HSC is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 25 November 1997.
Is R242 HSC safe to buy?
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