CarVerify

Free Car Check

R78 MJH

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 MJH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,896 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,896 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,151 miles

NSF tyre has a cut in outter sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

OSR tyre has a small cut to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

both rear tyres are perishing slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2011 54,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

NSF tyre has a cut in outter sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

OSR tyre has a small cut to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

both rear tyres are perishing slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,692 miles

Advise front brake pads starting to low

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,829 miles

Advise front brake pads starting to low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,759 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,319 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R78 MJH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R78 MJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R78 MJH?

You can check the full history of R78 MJH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R78 MJH registered?

R78 MJH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R78 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 MJH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R78 MJH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R78 MJH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.