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R746 OAU

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,914 mi
Last recorded85,914 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 OAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 85,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,312 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2018 85,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,717 miles

exhaust system corroded

front no. plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,964 miles

front no plate deteriorated

superficial corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2014 83,266 miles

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.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,940 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,124 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 82,124 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,038 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,028 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,020 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 79,020 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 76,395 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 76,395 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,797 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,736 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,963 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 65,963 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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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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What year was R746 OAU registered?

R746 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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