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H16 HKS

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 HKS
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 102,550 miles

nearside anti roll bar link rod worn

nearside front side lamp lens damage

Fail 30 Jan 2008 102,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside anti roll bar link rod worn

nearside front side lamp lens damage

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,703 miles

both front tyres and the offside rear tyre worn on the edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 24 Jan 2006 83,074 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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H16 HKS is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H16 HKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H16 HKS registered?

H16 HKS is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is H16 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 HKS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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