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R814 MFX

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,628 mi
Last recorded139,628 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 139,628 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 129,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,740 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 118,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 109,430 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 102,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,021 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 79,452 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 79,452 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,827 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 MFX 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 64.3%.

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 MFX, 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 R814 MFX registered?

R814 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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