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R457 OAS

1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,089 mi
Last recorded92,089 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V106,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 OAS
MakeMazda
Model323 Zxi V6 24V
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,089 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R457 OAS is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 R457 OAS, 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 R457 OAS registered?

R457 OAS is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R457 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 OAS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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