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R38 LJU

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,477 mi
Last recorded141,477 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 LJU
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 141,477 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 138,930 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 138,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 128,742 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 5 Oct 2007 128,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Oct 2006 103,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 87,263 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 87,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R38 LJU is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R38 LJU, 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 R38 LJU registered?

R38 LJU is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R38 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 LJU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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