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J20 ROW

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,685 mi
Last recorded139,685 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ROW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,685 miles

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

exhaust hanger missing but exhaust is still supported

Fail 8 Sep 2016 139,677 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust hanger missing but exhaust is still supported

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 126,002 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,166 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 114,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 108,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 101,143 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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J20 ROW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J20 ROW, 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 J20 ROW registered?

J20 ROW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is J20 ROW safe to buy?

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