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R758 FVC

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 FVC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,582 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,445 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 51,445 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 48,703 miles

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

front brake hoses slight perish

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,703 miles

front brake hoses slight perish

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,372 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front reg plate cracked

right hand rear tyre side wall cracked and perished.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,598 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 39,598 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres badly perished on side walls

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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R758 FVC is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R758 FVC, 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 R758 FVC registered?

R758 FVC is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R758 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 FVC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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