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R657 LCW

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,000 mi
Last recorded47,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 LCW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 47,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 46,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 46,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 46,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,309 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,123 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides-trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,665 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,483 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,483 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,299 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 26,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,804 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 25,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,224 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 24,978 miles

Both rear tyres begining to perish.

Front discs becoming pitted.

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

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

Under side of veicle rusty.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,978 miles

Both rear tyres begining to perish.

Front discs becoming pitted.

Under side of veicle rusty.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,785 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,552 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,970 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,472 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,757 miles

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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R657 LCW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R657 LCW, 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 R657 LCW registered?

R657 LCW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R657 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 LCW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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