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R621 VAK

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,838 mi
Last recorded135,838 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 VAK
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 135,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2008 135,829 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2007 130,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 125,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 115,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE,BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3MM ONLY.

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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R621 VAK is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R621 VAK, 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 R621 VAK registered?

R621 VAK is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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