MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F tyre slight damage to sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheels slightly distorted
whole underside/suspension surface corrosion
windscreen scratched
Damage to Offside front sill not within a prescribed area.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Damage to Offside front sill not within a prescribed area.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Puncture in Nearside front tyre.
Brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn.
Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hole in Offside front sill not within a prescribed area a welded repair is advised.
Nearside headlamp beam image is vague.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn.
Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hole in Offside front sill not within a prescribed area a welded repair is advised.
Nearside headlamp beam image is vague.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake warning lamp is on.
Damage to Offside front sill not within a prescribed area.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre worn unevenly.
Oil leak
Hole in Offside front sill not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Hole in Offside front sill not within a prescribed area
Nail in Nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R648 WEV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R648 WEV, 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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R648 WEV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1997.
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