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E462 JOY

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 JOY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 81,399 miles

Vehicle underside has general corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2025 81,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle underside has general corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,652 miles

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 80,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,361 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,258 miles

Corrosion present at rear of offside sill panel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,260 miles

both rear outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,330 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,195 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,900 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,900 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,969 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,537 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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E462 JOY is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 E462 JOY, 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 E462 JOY registered?

E462 JOY is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is E462 JOY safe to buy?

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