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R947 TBP

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 TBP
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 117,679 miles

both front brake discs becomimg worn

slight wear to both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 106,363 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 106,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 91,996 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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R947 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Red 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 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 94,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R947 TBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R947 TBP registered?

R947 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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