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R76 ULX

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,417 mi
Last recorded125,417 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 ULX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 125,417 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 125,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 110,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 99,635 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 99,635 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 88,490 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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R76 ULX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R76 ULX, 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 R76 ULX registered?

R76 ULX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R76 ULX safe to buy?

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