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J690 FAB

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ690 FAB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,625 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

o/s/f tyre worn smoth on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2011 99,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

o/s/f tyre worn smoth on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,137 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 92,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,803 miles

corrosion to rear underside sills

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in n/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar link arms

Fail 29 Oct 2009 83,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to rear underside sills

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in n/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar link arms

Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,935 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,050 miles

front tyres getting low/close to wear bars

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,165 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 52,164 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear floors corroded

front brakes slight judder

o/s/f brake pipe and flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2006 46,672 miles

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

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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J690 FAB is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J690 FAB, 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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J690 FAB is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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