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R812 GEJ

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,942 mi
Last recorded48,942 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 GEJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,942 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 48,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 46,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,482 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 42,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,745 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 39,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,316 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 37,316 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,147 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 34,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread not showing canvas at time of test,

Fail 5 Nov 2009 30,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,847 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,493 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,289 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition [corroding]

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,562 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 27,562 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 GEJ 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 55.6%.

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 R812 GEJ, 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 R812 GEJ registered?

R812 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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