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R653 DDA

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 DDA
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 99,771 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 99,738 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 84,865 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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R653 DDA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R653 DDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R653 DDA registered?

R653 DDA is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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