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R783 UBW

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,388 mi
Last recorded139,388 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 UBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 139,388 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front lower radiator valance panel corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread area

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear both inner and outer sills on both sides are heavily rust corroded at numerous points but not followed through

both chassis legs from front to rear have rust corrosion

both front and rear sub frames are corroded

underbody on both sides at middle/rear has rust corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,599 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner egde

both chassis legs at front to rear has rust corrosion

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both front and rear sub frames corroded

both inner sills at rear have rust corrosion.

rear suspension components corroded

underbody at middle and rear has rust corrosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 133,008 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both chassis legs at front and rear has rust corrosion.

both inner sills and underbody has rust corrosion from front to rear.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 127,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 127,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 122,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust braket slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 122,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust braket slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 117,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 113,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 110,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 107,191 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 107,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 104,114 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 100,289 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 100,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 95,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 95,005 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R783 UBW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc 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 R783 UBW, 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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R783 UBW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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