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R405 VNT

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,387 mi
Last recorded118,387 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 VNT
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 118,387 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,504 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 108,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,905 miles

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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R405 VNT is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R405 VNT, 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 R405 VNT registered?

R405 VNT is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R405 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 VNT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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