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R770 MCH

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 MCH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,062 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,430 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on all front and rear suspension components in places

engine oil sump slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake back plates slight corrosion

nearside outer body sill slight corrosion in places

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on all front and rear suspension components in places

engine oil sump slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake back plates slight corrosion

nearside outer body sill slight corrosion in places

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,660 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light stays on

corrosion on all front and rear suspension components in places

exhaust centre section rearward support bracket broke away

exhaust rear silencer offside support bracket broke away

nearside and offside outer body sills slight corrosion in places

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,845 miles

1 x High brake bulb inop.

Centre exhaust mounting fractured.

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

n/s/f & o/s/f outer cv gaiters perished.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,215 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 58,086 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,084 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 30,485 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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R770 MCH 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 83.3%.

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 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 R770 MCH, 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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R770 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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