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R480 EPN

1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,226 mi
Last recorded104,226 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V106,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 EPN
MakeMazda
Model323 Zxi V6 24V
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 104,226 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 104,226 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 95,261 miles

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 18 May 2011 95,249 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 95,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 89,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 89,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 83,686 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 83,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 102,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 102,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 95,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside headlamp set slightly low

Pass 8 Oct 2005 88,277 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 88,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R480 EPN is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R480 EPN, 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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R480 EPN is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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