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R691 UEY

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 UEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,752 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,109 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 78,401 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted at n/s/r,front no plate slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and tread down to 2mm,o/s/r tyre casing getting out of shape.2.5mm at centre of tread.o/s/f tyre worn on edges,ok at present

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted at n/s/r,front no plate slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and tread down to 2mm,o/s/r tyre casing getting out of shape.2.5mm at centre of tread.o/s/f tyre worn on edges,ok at present

Fail 25 Sep 2009 67,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,580 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,716 miles

rear tyres slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,359 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 41,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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R691 UEY is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R691 UEY, 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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R691 UEY is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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