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R312 FRN

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,523 mi
Last recorded77,523 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 FRN
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2005 77,523 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 77,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R312 FRN is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R312 FRN, 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 R312 FRN registered?

R312 FRN is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R312 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 FRN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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