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R921 CDM

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,697 mi
Last recorded58,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 CDM
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,697 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 58,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,588 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,392 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

abnormal noise on steering rack when tested lock to lock under load.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 44,260 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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R921 CDM is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver 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 R921 CDM, 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 R921 CDM registered?

R921 CDM is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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