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R812 WKX

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,386 mi
Last recorded117,386 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 WKX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,386 miles

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

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

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

Rear slight roughness in bearing whilst wheel rotated

general corrosion underbody

sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 111,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 111,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 105,212 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 105,186 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 101,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,429 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 99,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 89,877 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 78,172 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
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R812 WKX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

R812 WKX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R812 WKX safe to buy?

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