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R795 MFX

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,712 mi
Last recorded107,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 MFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 107,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 107,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to various areas

engine sump corroded

front brakes imbalanced

sills/repairs covered in grease

Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side outer seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body has underseal covering under body

Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,214 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side outer seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,022 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill corroding weakening at rear

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit

steering wheel covering damaged splitting

Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,965 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure mirrors loose on brackets (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken and top bearing bush looks corroded (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust clamp on down pipe insecure

n/s and o/s outer sill corroding weakening at rear

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit

steering wheel covering damaged splitting

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,018 miles

both front tyres wearing low approaching wear markers

engine sump showing surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking very slightly on outer wall

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,657 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing very slightly lower on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,947 miles

vehicle underside slightly dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,686 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front outer c,v gaiters starting to crack

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,892 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,158 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,489 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 50,258 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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R795 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R795 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 R795 MFX registered?

R795 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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