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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion offside rear inner sill to boot floor
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively std blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in the tread leaking 195/50/15
corrosion offside rear inner sill to boot floor
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake slightly tight
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake slightly tight
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
front exhaust mounting bracket broken but system secure
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
exhaust front pipe heatshield rattling
nearside and offside front wipers poor
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
exhaust front pipe heatshield rattling
nearside and offside front wipers poor
Front brake pads worn
Offside and nearside rear tie rods ,bushes perished badly .(marked).
PAS rack ,pinnion seal leaking .
Steering wheel outer cover damaged ,loose.
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake pads worn
Offside and nearside rear tie rods ,bushes perished badly .(marked).
PAS rack ,pinnion seal leaking .
Steering wheel outer cover damaged ,loose.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
battery leaking over bracket
slight leak from stearing rack
both front warn badly on inner and outer edges and close to leagal limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn on inner & outter edges
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R78 WVX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 R78 WVX, 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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R78 WVX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 August 1997.
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