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R388 HOJ

1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,681 mi
Last recorded150,681 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V106,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 HOJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Zxi V6 24V
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 150,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust rattle at flexy pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2008 150,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust rattle at flexy pipe

Pass 3 Oct 2007 136,378 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 126,039 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 126,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
7,682
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 63
brake disc excessively pitted 59
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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R388 HOJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 106,505 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R388 HOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R388 HOJ registered?

R388 HOJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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