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M2 BKL

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,619 mi
Last recorded64,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 BKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,619 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 64,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated heavily perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated heavily perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 64,436 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated heavily perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated heavily perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Fail 27 Jun 2019 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

1litre engine oil added

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front cv boot perished

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2018 61,672 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 61,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear hub components corroded but not excessive

front cv gaiters perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front nearside indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,717 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,717 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,950 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play in offside front seat pad fixings

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

all tyres worn low and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,333 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,744 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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M2 BKL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M2 BKL, 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 M2 BKL registered?

M2 BKL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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