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R428 LJW

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 LJW
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2008 98,165 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,165 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 84,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body damage n/s rear

n/s/front tyre cut in wall

n/s/rear chassis bent

Pass 28 Feb 2006 75,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads getting low

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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R428 LJW is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R428 LJW, 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 R428 LJW registered?

R428 LJW is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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