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R814 BDA

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,585 mi
Last recorded63,585 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 BDA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,585 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,798 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 61,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 60,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,515 miles

Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 54,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,616 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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R814 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R814 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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R814 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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