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R952 VCH

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,239 mi
Last recorded66,239 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 VCH
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,239 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/f and both rear road wheels damaged

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f drop link.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,207 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level low

n/s/f and both rear road wheels damaged

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f drop link.

Pass 30 May 2008 62,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,977 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 58,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,935 miles

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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R952 VCH is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R952 VCH, 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 R952 VCH registered?

R952 VCH is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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