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R445 LRU

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 LRU
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 101,782 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 101,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 96,258 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 96,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Sump appears to be corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 88,262 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 88,262 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 79,940 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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R445 LRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R445 LRU, 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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R445 LRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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