MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake is binding on slightly
Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Offside Rear exhaust hanger has broken free of exhaust system
Offside Rear metal exhaust hanger has broken free of exhaust
Windscreen - has a sticker encroaching into the swept area
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear metal exhaust hanger has broken free of exhaust
Windscreen - has a sticker encroaching into the swept area
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front outer driveshaft boots perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front outer cv gaiters perished
both front tyres 3mm
radiator damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front outer cv gaiters perished
both front tyres 3mm
offside rear sill/wheel arch showing advanced signs of corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside rear sill/wheel arch showing advanced signs of corrosion
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Both front tyres perished slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R81 DBP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R81 DBP, 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 R81 DBP registered?
R81 DBP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1997.
Is R81 DBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R81 DBP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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