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P188 BRU

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,765 mi
Last recorded79,765 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 BRU
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 79,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Ns and Os outer sills have slight damage and are showing signs of slight corrosion

Nsf road wheel has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2008 79,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Ns and Os outer sills have slight damage and are showing signs of slight corrosion

Nsf road wheel has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2007 71,970 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 71,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 103,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 100,734 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 100,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P188 BRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P188 BRU, 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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P188 BRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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