MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear tyres different size from front
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear tyres different size from front
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine oil very low. put one litre of oil to enable us to continue with test
How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?
Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R551 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 97,160 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R551 FBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R551 FBR?
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What year was R551 FBR registered?
R551 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is R551 FBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R551 FBR shows 4 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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