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R811 HKX

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,122 mi
Last recorded131,122 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 HKX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf brake hose insecure

osr brake hose insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2012 131,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf brake hose insecure

osr brake hose insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody has corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2011 124,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody has corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2010 119,824 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 119,824 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,639 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 103,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 97,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 91,522 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 91,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,592 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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R811 HKX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R811 HKX, 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 R811 HKX registered?

R811 HKX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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