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R475 LRU

1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,208 mi
Last recorded104,208 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto80,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 LRU
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 104,208 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 104,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 101,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 99,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 99,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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R475 LRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 80,759 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 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R475 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R475 LRU registered?

R475 LRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R475 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 LRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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