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CAS 672A

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 672A
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2010 129,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

air intake pipe perrished and drawing in air, emiision test p[assed but may need replacing in the near future.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 129,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

air intake pipe perrished and drawing in air, emiision test p[assed but may need replacing in the near future.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,622 miles

rear suspension bushes perished and arms rusty

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 24 Apr 2009 120,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear suspension bushes perished and arms rusty

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Jun 2008 114,546 miles

O/S/F anti roll bar link worn

Fail 25 Jun 2008 114,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F anti roll bar link worn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,654 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 107,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 97,819 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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CAS 672A is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 672A, 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 672A registered?

CAS 672A is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is CAS 672A safe to buy?

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