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K60 VON

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,659 mi
Last recorded102,659 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 VON
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,659 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 102,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre stress cracks

offside rear tyre stress cracks

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,064 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 7 Nov 2012 99,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,253 miles

o/s washer weak

o/s wiper split but clearing screen

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Oct 2011

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

o/s washer weak

o/s wiper split but clearing screen

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,529 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,766 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,423 miles

slight play in nsr shocker

Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,040 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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K60 VON is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K60 VON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K60 VON registered?

K60 VON is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is K60 VON safe to buy?

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