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A20 RFJ

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,184 mi
Last recorded110,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RFJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 110,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

steering wheel grip deteriorating

Fail 31 Dec 2016 110,180 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint power steering rack leaking ( various parts ... (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Outer lower swing arm bushes near side and off side perished

fuel filler cap seal worn

steering wheel grip worn

Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,767 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 105,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 100,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,340 miles

front exhaust section supporting mount corroded and separated from system but still supporting it

front number plate deteriorating(borderline)

rear brake back plates rusty

rear lower suspension arms rusty

slight wear within steering noted

surface rust on rear inner sills

surface rust on rear steel brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,072 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,517 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 52,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,008 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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A20 RFJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 RFJ registered?

A20 RFJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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