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R771 OAU

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 OAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,961 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,515 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 67,300 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,904 miles

Front and rear coil springs have corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 56,908 miles

condition of front discs and pads

condition of power steering

corroison on floor and inner sills

corrosion on all coil springs

corrosion on front suspension and wishbone

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,134 miles

condition of o/s/f tyre

corrosion to rear subframe

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 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

R771 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R771 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 OAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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