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R779 MFX

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,734 mi
Last recorded77,734 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 MFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,106 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,106 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades worn to excess (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,877 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

accident damage to nearside front wing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,358 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

accident damage to nearside front wing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 76,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

accident damage to nearside front wing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,241 miles

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,529 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front position/indicator light damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,529 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front position/indicator light damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,349 miles

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

advice nearside front tyre has pucture

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,837 miles

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

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

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)

front no plate breaking down

showing signs of rust front to rear under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,599 miles

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

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

nsdoor mirror been repaired

Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,274 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 50,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,139 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,139 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R779 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R779 MFX, 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 R779 MFX registered?

R779 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R779 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 MFX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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