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R799 MCH

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,683 mi
Last recorded133,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 MCH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 133,683 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 133,681 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 128,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 120,643 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 120,643 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

both door mirrors loose

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2006 111,550 miles

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

handbrake travel

security of o/s door mirror

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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R799 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R799 MCH, 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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R799 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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