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R812 BDA

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 BDA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,980 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,075 miles

i)corrosion to front and rear coil springs at top mountings.ii)corrosion to both rear suspension struts.iii)rear exhaust section (pipe) corroded.iv)power steering component slight fluid seepage.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

i)corrosion to front and rear coil springs at top mountings.ii)corrosion to both rear suspension struts.iii)rear exhaust section (pipe) corroded.iv)power steering component slight fluid seepage.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 64,639 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 46,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,495 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R812 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R812 BDA, 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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R812 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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