MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear mudguard insecure
nearside front side light cracked
nearside frontb tyre 2mm, worn on both edges and has sidewall damage but not exposing cord
nearside rear tyre 3mm, wearing on outside edge and has sidewall damage but not exposing cord
offside front tyre 2mm and wearing on inner edge
sump gasket oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake antislip worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
tank strapes corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake antislip worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
tank strapes corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
near side rear tyre run flat marks on sholder
off side rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R652 FTN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R652 FTN, 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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R652 FTN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 August 1997.
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