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R554 FGH

1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto80,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 FGH
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 110,097 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 110,092 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 110,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate laminat parting

Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,404 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 89,404 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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R554 FGH is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 80,759 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R554 FGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R554 FGH registered?

R554 FGH is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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