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CAS 188A

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,234 mi
Last recorded139,234 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 188A
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 139,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 139,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 135,414 miles

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

engine oil leak, suspect from front rocker cover gasket

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 135,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine oil leak, suspect from front rocker cover gasket

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 127,274 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,780 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 115,476 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 110,838 miles

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 110,819 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 106,698 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 106,647 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CAS 188A is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CAS 188A, 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 CAS 188A registered?

CAS 188A is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is CAS 188A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAS 188A shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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