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R975 BNS

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,697 mi
Last recorded103,697 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 BNS
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2008 103,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,370 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 79,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,245 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,956 miles

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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R975 BNS is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi 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 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 R975 BNS, 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 R975 BNS registered?

R975 BNS is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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