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R760 CDM

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,030 mi
Last recorded125,030 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 CDM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 125,030 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,760 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 114,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,850 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low,engine bit smokey on emission test-investigate

front to rear brake/fuel pipes corroded and fuel filler neck

mirrors loose,rear anti rollbar bush slight play,oil leak-investigate,nearside front and offside rear rims slightly distorted

offside rear tyre cracking in places, nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2011 110,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine oil low,engine bit smokey on emission test-investigate

front to rear brake/fuel pipes corroded and fuel filler neck

mirrors loose,rear anti rollbar bush slight play,oil leak-investigate,nearside front and offside rear rims slightly distorted

offside rear tyre cracking in places, nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 107,044 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly insecure

offside front and nearside front mirrors slightly insecure

Fail 24 May 2010 107,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly insecure

offside front and nearside front mirrors slightly insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2009 103,495 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 103,269 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 97,772 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 97,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 82,231 miles

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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R760 CDM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R760 CDM, 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 R760 CDM registered?

R760 CDM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R760 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 CDM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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