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R329 FFW

1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,701 mi
Last recorded112,701 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V106,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 FFW
MakeMazda
Model323 Zxi V6 24V
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 112,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 112,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear inner sills corroded

heat sheild in secure

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split

offside front light dammaged

offside front sill corroded (outside 30cm)

rear subframe corroded

water leak in boot

Pass 24 Aug 2007 111,078 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 111,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 103,102 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 103,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
7,682
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 63
brake disc excessively pitted 59
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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R329 FFW is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 106,505 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 Zxi V6 24V fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R329 FFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R329 FFW is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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