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ALZ 8883

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,414 mi
Last recorded82,414 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8883
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,414 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 76,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 76,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,340 miles

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

n/s headlight beam poor

nail in tyre o/s/r and cracking in tread

rear brake pipes rusting

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 14 Sep 2005 63,822 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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ALZ 8883 is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green 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 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 ALZ 8883, 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 ALZ 8883 registered?

ALZ 8883 is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 8883 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 8883 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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