MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill,Inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill,Inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear tyre has deep age related crack all around tread pattern
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear tyre has deep age related crack all around tread pattern
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All 4 tyres perished, fronts wearing on inner edge of tread.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All 4 tyres perished, fronts wearing on inner edge of tread.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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R789 UKJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R789 UKJ, 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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R789 UKJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 August 1997.
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