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R288 GUB

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 GUB
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 114,130 miles

offside rear arches corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VEHICLE STRUCTURE WEAKENED BY CORROSION

front panel corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear arches corroded

offside front bottom ball joint seal split

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 114,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center exhaust mounting corroded

feul pipes corroded

front panel corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front bottom ball joint seal split

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear arches corroded

offside rear arches corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,636 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 94,961 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 94,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 90,399 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 90,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R288 GUB is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R288 GUB, 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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R288 GUB is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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