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IUI 5879

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,173 mi
Last recorded100,173 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 5879
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,173 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 100,173 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,329 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces

Front Exhaust Bracket Has Had A Temporary Repair & Is Secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal Fuel, Power Steering & Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

NSR & OSR Tyres Slightly Perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF Tyre Close To Tread Depth Limit On Inner Edge & Is Also Slightly Perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension - NS & OS Front (Rear Axle) Bushes Deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces

Front Exhaust Bracket Has Had A Temporary Repair & Is Secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal Fuel, Power Steering & Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

NSR & OSR Tyres Slightly Perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF Tyre Close To Tread Depth Limit On Inner Edge & Is Also Slightly Perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension - NS & OS Front (Rear Axle) Bushes Deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,185 miles

All 4 Coil Springs Corroded

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

Front Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust System Is Secure

Metal Brake & Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,185 miles

All 4 Coil Springs Corroded

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

Front Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust System Is Secure

Metal Brake & Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,752 miles

Damp Patch On Steering Rack

Exhaust - Front Bracket Broken But Exhaust Is Supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal Brake Pipes, Fuel Pipes & Power Steering Pipes Slightly Corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,752 miles

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

Damp Patch On Steering Rack

Exhaust - Front Bracket Broken But Exhaust Is Supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal Brake Pipes, Fuel Pipes & Power Steering Pipes Slightly Corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,656 miles

Steering rack slightly damp

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Offside front tyre approaching legal limit

Fail 18 Apr 2011 80,656 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front and both rear coil springs corroded

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Offside front tyre approaching legal limit

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 19 May 2010 78,517 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both no plates deterating

light scratching front screen

Pass 14 May 2009 75,800 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 14 May 2008 73,558 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2008 73,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 69,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,009 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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IUI 5879 is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 IUI 5879, 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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IUI 5879 is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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