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R734 HWT

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,624 mi
Last recorded101,624 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 HWT
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 101,624 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 101,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 91,897 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to o/s/f bumper

engine hunting (drawing air from rear of manifold)

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 15 Jun 2006 89,822 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 89,801 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front side /indicator lens broken

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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R734 HWT is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R734 HWT, 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 R734 HWT registered?

R734 HWT is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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