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ARA 2A

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,676 mi
Last recorded67,676 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 2A
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 62,974 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 59,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 56,530 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 55,274 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sill corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,767 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both inner sill corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both side inner sill corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,987 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 35,145 miles

rear trailing arm bushes cracking slightly

slight misting around power steering ram

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly cracking

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres cracking

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 24,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres cracking

vehicle structure corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 24,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

vehicle structue corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 24,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

vehicle structue corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,044 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,188 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,116 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,588 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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ARA 2A is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ARA 2A, 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 ARA 2A registered?

ARA 2A is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is ARA 2A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 2A shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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