Hi, i recentyly got a 1997 1.5GXI 323F, with a fitted cobra alarm system, but was wondering whether the car has an immobilliser or not fitted as my insurance wants to know, but i am unable to work out if it has or not?

any help appreciated

Check the cobra alarms documentation.

All info should be there and will be required by the insurance company anyway.

That is if you did get the documents with it

when u start the car up, does an orange light, that says security, come on for about 3 seconds? this is the immobiliser system.
hmm, i was under the impression that all of em came outta the factory with cat. 1 alarm systems? please correct me if im wrong.

Mine came with a standard immobiliser

Standard immobiliser but only up to CAT 2 as I understand it.

Best to check with Mazda RE: Thatcham catagorisation to be sure.

Proof of the immobiliser is the cost of a replacement key if you bought the car with no spare!! £80 + VAT + several visits!!