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R714 FBR

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,600 mi
Last recorded119,600 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 FBR
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 119,600 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 119,489 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2007 103,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 92,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 92,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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R714 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 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 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R714 FBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R714 FBR registered?

R714 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R714 FBR safe to buy?

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