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R818 ABM

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,486 mi
Last recorded85,486 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 ABM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear nail in tyre/pressure low

heavy damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,484 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear nail in tyre/pressure low

heavy damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2014 83,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 79,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 76,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,515 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle becoming corroded

wipers becoming worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,455 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle becoming corroded

wipers becoming worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,059 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on iner tread

Pass 21 Jul 2005 44,672 miles

1)screen stone damaged.. † 2) rear exhaust coorroded... supported on clips

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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R818 ABM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R818 ABM, 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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R818 ABM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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