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R647 WBU

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,481 mi
Last recorded114,481 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 WBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 114,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,568 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,610 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

surface corrsion on rear off the vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2013 101,945 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 101,945 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,807 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 97,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,484 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,484 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,593 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 88,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,308 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 83,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,983 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,421 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R647 WBU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R647 WBU, 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 R647 WBU registered?

R647 WBU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R647 WBU safe to buy?

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