MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre wear inner & outer edge
o/s/f wing damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R297 DBW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 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 R297 DBW, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R297 DBW registered?
R297 DBW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R297 DBW safe to buy?
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