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R707 DUH

1997 Mazda 323 LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,521 mi
Last recorded12,521 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 LX97,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 DUH
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,521 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

petrol pipe corroded rear

temp fuel cap

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,809 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 114,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,160 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 97,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,457 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 81,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,745 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 66,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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R707 DUH is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 97,160 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R707 DUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R707 DUH is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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