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R816 NAM

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 NAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 112,855 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 100,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,254 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 90,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 90,776 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 84,817 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 84,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,621 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R816 NAM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R816 NAM, 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 R816 NAM registered?

R816 NAM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R816 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 NAM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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