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R440 LGK

1997 Mazda 323 LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,561 mi
Last recorded112,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 LX97,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 LGK
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 112,561 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn Oil leaks Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels Exhaust system corroded & centre mounting previously repaired Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underbody & chassis rails

Power steering pipes corroded Front coil springs corroded Front & rear subframe & suspension components heavily corroded OSF brake binding slightly

Slight smear from wipers Fuel pipes corroded Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded Alloy rims in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2009 112,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges Rear coil springs heavily corroded Both sides rear wheel arches heavily corroded Radiator cooling fins in very poor condition

Front brake discs corroded & worn Oil leaks Corrosion dents & scratches to various panels Exhaust system corroded & centre mounting previously repaired Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underbody & chassis rails

Power steering pipes corroded Front coil springs corroded Front & rear subframe & suspension components heavily corroded OSF brake binding slightly

Slight smear from wipers Fuel pipes corroded Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded Alloy rims in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2008 99,762 miles

Radiator in poor condition/ Engine sump heavily corroded and leaking/ Kerb damage to ally rims/ Slight play in near side rear anti roll bar link pin/ Underbody corroded/ Front coil springs corroded/ Both outer cv boots badly cracked/ Rear coil spring

Fail 16 Feb 2008 99,762 miles

Radiator in poor condition/ Engine sump heavily corroded and leaking/ Kerb damage to ally rims/ Slight play in near side rear anti roll bar link pin/ Underbody corroded/ Front coil springs corroded/ Both outer cv boots badly cracked/ Rear coil spring

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 94,349 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 94,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 83,100 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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R440 LGK is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 97,160 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R440 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R440 LGK registered?

R440 LGK is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R440 LGK 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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