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R785 MFX

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,145 mi
Last recorded122,145 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 MFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

oil leak

steering and suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 120,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 118,275 miles

foot brake and hand brake lowish effort on near side rear

Fail 11 Oct 2011 118,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

floor section and inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,285 miles

tyres close to lower limit

Fail 26 Oct 2010 116,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,684 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 110,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 104,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 96,373 miles

Oil leak

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Aug 2005 88,072 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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R785 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R785 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 R785 MFX registered?

R785 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R785 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 MFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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