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R660 UEY

1997 Mazda 323 LX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 LX97,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 UEY
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 92,019 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 92,019 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 78,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 78,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R660 UEY is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX 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 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 R660 UEY, 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 R660 UEY registered?

R660 UEY is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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