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R83 USP

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,927 mi
Last recorded91,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 USP
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 91,927 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 91,927 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 91,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 91,404 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 89,755 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 82,594 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 82,594 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 78,785 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R83 USP is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R83 USP, 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 R83 USP registered?

R83 USP is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R83 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 USP shows 10 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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