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R414 MSP

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 MSP
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 80,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 80,426 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,921 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 73,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,166 miles

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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R414 MSP is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R414 MSP, 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 R414 MSP registered?

R414 MSP is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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