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R645 ECR

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 ECR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 121,470 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 121,083 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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R645 ECR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R645 ECR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R645 ECR registered?

R645 ECR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R645 ECR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 ECR shows 2 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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