MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s parking brake has low reading
under body has heavy surface corrosion in several places
n/s rear parking brake recording slightly lower reading
under body has corrosion in several places
both rear brake pipes corroded
n/s front cv gaiter deteriorated
n/s rear parking brake has lower reading
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
front exhaust has slight leak
n/s rear parking brake has low effort
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
front exhaust has slight leak
n/s rear parking brake has low effort
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body sill very rusy (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body sill very rusty (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
drivers door pin worn
Nearside Rear bump stop is disintergrating
most suspension rubber boots are perishing
surface rust under-side
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear bump stop is disintergrating
most suspension rubber boots are perishing
surface rust under-side
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wiper blades starting to split
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wiper blades starting to split
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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E197 VKE is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1987 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 77,357 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 E197 VKE, 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 39 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E197 VKE is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 October 1987.
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