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R772 MCH

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,370 mi
Last recorded145,370 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 MCH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 145,370 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to outer wheel arches

Pass 5 Aug 2017 140,000 miles

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

corrosion to both floor pans

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Fail 27 Jul 2017 139,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to both floor pans

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 13 Jul 2016 131,235 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 131,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Aug 2015 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

under body very corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 130,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 124,451 miles

both rear outer sill panels becomming corrodded

nearside mirror loose

Fail 1 May 2012 121,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust very poor baffels broken and blowing slightly

front brake flexi hoses poor, all front cv boots perrished, rear tyres poor.

reverse light inop

underneath generally very corroded and poor condition.

Pass 1 May 2012 121,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust very poor baffels broken and blowing slightly

front brake flexi hoses poor, all front cv boots perrished, rear tyres poor.

reverse light inop

underneath generally very corroded and poor condition.

Pass 24 May 2011 117,898 miles

both front cv boots poor

Pass 24 May 2010 114,281 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak

General corrosion to underside and all components

Oil leak

Rear brakes are slightly imbalanced

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2010 114,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak

General corrosion to underside and all components

Oil leak

Rear brakes are slightly imbalanced

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 109,564 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 105,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front cv boots perished

general corrosion to underside ans suspension components

Pass 5 Jun 2007 100,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Jun 2006 89,447 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 89,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R772 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R772 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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R772 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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