MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer floor to sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to offside outer sill
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
wiper blades deteriorated
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
exhaust system corroded
front no. plate deteriorated
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside forward outer sill section (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside forward outer sill section (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner wing at rear of sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner wing at rear of sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (under car) (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill section (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system corroded
front no. plate deteriorated
front no plate deteriorated
superficial corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both wiper blades just servicable.
front to rear brake pipes corroded.
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R746 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R746 OAU, 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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R746 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1997.
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