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R75 UOR

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests16 (6 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

167,084 mi
Last recorded167,084 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 UOR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 167,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

side skirt fitted

vehicle running gear in varous stage of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2010 158,266 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 158,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust emissions fluctuating

front chassis legs corroded

oil leak

suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2010 158,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 158,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 158,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 152,321 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2009 152,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 29 Aug 2009 152,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 148,808 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 148,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 139,045 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 139,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 124,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 110,277 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 110,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust heat shield damaged

oil leak

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R75 UOR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R75 UOR, 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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R75 UOR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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