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MAZ 8919

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

87,727 mi
Last recorded87,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8919
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2007 87,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel tank straps corroded

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,573 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 80,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 80,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MAZ 8919 is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 MAZ 8919, 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 MAZ 8919 registered?

MAZ 8919 is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is MAZ 8919 safe to buy?

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