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R338 FTY

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,434 mi
Last recorded78,434 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 FTY
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,434 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 78,434 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,106 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 76,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,868 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,868 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,576 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 65,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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R338 FTY is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Green with a 1,489cc 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 R338 FTY, 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 R338 FTY registered?

R338 FTY is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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