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N197 FTU

1996 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,684 mi
Last recorded119,684 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi100,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 FTU
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 119,684 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 119,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 104,276 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 104,276 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,593 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,928 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 89,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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N197 FTU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,564 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 N197 FTU, 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 30 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 N197 FTU registered?

N197 FTU is a 1996 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N197 FTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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