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R817 MFX

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,655 mi
Last recorded133,655 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 MFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,655 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank breather pipe corroded and loose

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

fuel tank breather pipe corroded and loose

Fail 17 Jul 2017 133,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill X 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,315 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2016 130,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \ sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2015 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,225 miles

Both outer body sills have corrosion at rear

Centre stop lamp digits not illuminating

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 122,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both outer body sills have corrosion at rear

Centre stop lamp digits not illuminating

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 115,881 miles

All rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger side rear tyre wearing to 2mm tread bars.

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

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen going milky in coluor on edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 115,881 miles

All rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Passenger side rear tyre wearing to 2mm tread bars.

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

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen going milky in coluor on edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,206 miles

o/s/dip beam poor

Fail 27 Mar 2012 109,203 miles

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

o/s/dip beam poor

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 22 Mar 2010 96,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 96,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,995 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,685 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 69,685 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight damage to offside front flasher lense.

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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R817 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R817 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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R817 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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