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R368 BTU

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,274 mi
Last recorded61,274 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 BTU
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,906 miles

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,052 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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R368 BTU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R368 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R368 BTU registered?

R368 BTU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R368 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 BTU shows 3 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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