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R551 FBR

1997 Mazda 323 LX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 LX97,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 FBR
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,762 miles

rear tyres different size from front

Fail 31 Mar 2008 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres different size from front

Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,533 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 74,533 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil very low. put one litre of oil to enable us to continue with test

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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R551 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 97,160 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R551 FBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R551 FBR registered?

R551 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R551 FBR safe to buy?

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