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J777 RLS

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,243 mi
Last recorded103,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 RLS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,243 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 103,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,254 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 98,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,176 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,442 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,915 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,527 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 68,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,750 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,516 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 51,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 48,661 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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J777 RLS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J777 RLS, 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 J777 RLS registered?

J777 RLS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is J777 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J777 RLS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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