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R809 VOE

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,825 mi
Last recorded76,825 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 VOE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,825 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 76,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 70,943 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 70,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

both rear flexy hose clips at struts not seated properly but hoses secure

both wiper wheel boxes worn

nearside front lower ball joint bolt not threaded through nut

nearside front lower ball joint stud not seated 100% but ball joint secure

Fail 24 Sep 2005 70,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both wiper wheel boxes worn

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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R809 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R809 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 R809 VOE registered?

R809 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R809 VOE safe to buy?

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