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R288 UDV

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,877 mi
Last recorded161,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 UDV
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 161,877 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer c.v boots heavily perished

drivers seat belt slow to return

n/s door mirror unit loose

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 151,741 miles

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

front brake pads thin

front number plate cracked

front outer c.v boots perishing

surface corrosion o/s/r floor

water leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 151,741 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

front brake pads thin

front number plate cracked

front outer c.v boots perishing

surface corrosion o/s/r floor

water leak

Fail 30 Jan 2007 139,352 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate has slight damage

Pass 30 Jan 2007 139,352 miles

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

front registration plate has slight damage

Pass 1 Feb 2006 125,447 miles

Front No plate slight damage

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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R288 UDV is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R288 UDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R288 UDV registered?

R288 UDV is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R288 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 UDV shows 6 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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