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R62 ULX

1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,824 mi
Last recorded48,824 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto80,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 ULX
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,824 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,824 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2008 44,496 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 44,496 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,364 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 41,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 37,837 miles

centre silencer is blowing slightly

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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R62 ULX is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R62 ULX, 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 R62 ULX registered?

R62 ULX is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R62 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 ULX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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