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R771 ABP

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,609 mi
Last recorded134,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 ABP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 134,609 miles

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

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,242 miles

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

both front droplinks have slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,785 miles

loose baffle in centre or rear exhaust box (slight rattle)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,673 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 76,673 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,478 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,052 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,542 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 62,542 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,534 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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R771 ABP 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 R771 ABP, 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 R771 ABP registered?

R771 ABP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R771 ABP safe to buy?

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