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R648 WEV

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,502 mi
Last recorded137,502 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 WEV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 137,502 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,547 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 133,312 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 133,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 132,242 miles

Damage to Offside front sill not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 132,242 miles

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.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 123,158 miles

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.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 123,158 miles

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.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 109,467 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 109,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 91,128 miles

Hole in Offside front sill not within a prescribed area

Fail 6 Mar 2006 91,128 miles

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.

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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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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