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R813 BDA

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,572 mi
Last recorded89,572 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 BDA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,572 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both door mirrors slightly loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner sills, inner lower wheel arches and nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear subframe

fuel cap sealing washer in poor condition

power steering rack damp possible slow leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 89,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both door mirrors slightly loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner sills, inner lower wheel arches and nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear subframe

fuel cap sealing washer in poor condition

power steering rack damp possible slow leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,871 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

cat heat shield rattling

front pads low

n/s/r shocker dust cover split/loose

n/sw/r tyre makes clicking noise when rotated

o/s/r tyre got two nails in it

petrol cap emergency mot type

Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

cat heat shield rattling

front pads low

n/s/r shocker dust cover split/loose

n/sw/r tyre makes clicking noise when rotated

o/s/r tyre got two nails in it

petrol cap emergency mot type

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2011 83,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,166 miles

All underbody metal work corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front roadsprings corroded.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge but tread pattern not cut as deep.

Oil leak

Steering rack damp.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,891 miles

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

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

All underbody metal work corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front roadsprings corroded.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to base rubber on inner edge but tread pattern not cut as deep.

Oil leak

Steering rack damp.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 59,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 53,720 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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R813 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R813 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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R813 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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