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R309 KFX

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,082 mi
Last recorded139,082 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 KFX
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 139,082 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front tyre in poor condition

off side rear tyre has split on inside tread area

Fail 1 Apr 2010 138,646 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front tyre in poor condition

off side rear tyre has split on inside tread area

Fail 8 Apr 2009 127,968 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 127,968 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 118,777 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 113,762 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 113,762 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 104,688 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 104,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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R309 KFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 94,662 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 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R309 KFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 GX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 GX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R309 KFX registered?

R309 KFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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