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R796 XJW

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,789 mi
Last recorded134,789 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 XJW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,789 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe corroded (6.1.A.1)

Central Rear central higth level brake ligth not wired up informed by custorm

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front nsf tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 134,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate osr no number plate ligth inop (1.1.C.1e)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe corroded (6.1.A.1)

Central Rear central higth level brake ligth not wired up informed by custorm

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front nsf tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged nsr valve blew out went checking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,890 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,415 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 116,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 113,035 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 109,187 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 102,461 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 99,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 93,366 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

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R796 XJW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R796 XJW, 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 R796 XJW registered?

R796 XJW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R796 XJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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