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R651 FBR

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,786 mi
Last recorded124,786 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 FBR
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 124,786 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 124,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 117,221 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 117,221 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 109,548 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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R651 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R651 FBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R651 FBR registered?

R651 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R651 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 FBR 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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