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R792 VOE

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 VOE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 103,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 103,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 95,992 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

FRONT ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

FRONT SUB-FRAME RUSTY

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT WISHBONES RUSTY

NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGE TREAD

OSF CV BOOT PERISHED

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGE TREAD

REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

REAR SUB-FRAME RUSTY

REAR TORSION BARS RUSTY

Fail 28 Jan 2011 95,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

FRONT ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

FRONT SUB-FRAME RUSTY

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT WISHBONES RUSTY

NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGE TREAD

OSF CV BOOT PERISHED

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGE TREAD

REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

REAR SUB-FRAME RUSTY

REAR TORSION BARS RUSTY

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

extensive general corrosion to underside

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Feb 2010 92,190 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

extensive general corrosion to underside

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,606 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,576 miles

general corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R792 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R792 VOE, 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 R792 VOE registered?

R792 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R792 VOE safe to buy?

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