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R7 BMB

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,799 mi
Last recorded123,799 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BMB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 123,799 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 123,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 119,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner door sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner door sill slightly corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 113,998 miles

both sides rear inner sills corroded

o/s centre chassis corroded

play/wear in rear suspension roll bar bushes

Fail 14 May 2015 113,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear inner sills corroded

o/s centre chassis corroded

play/wear in rear suspension roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,774 miles

clutch and brake peddle rubers wearing

rear under side coroding

Fail 5 Jun 2014 109,575 miles

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

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

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

clutch and brake peddle rubers wearing

rear under side coroding

Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,678 miles

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

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

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

brake bpedal anti-slip pad worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 104,648 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake bpedal anti-slip pad worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,862 miles

both outer cv. boots deteriorated

both outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear floors+chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 80,038 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 May 2009 80,038 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,555 miles

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

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

o/s+n/s rear floors corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,207 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 55,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 48,112 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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R7 BMB is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R7 BMB, 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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R7 BMB is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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