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R81 DBP

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,154 mi
Last recorded115,154 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 DBP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 115,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,505 miles

Offside Rear metal exhaust hanger has broken free of exhaust

Windscreen - has a sticker encroaching into the swept area

Fail 25 Nov 2015 109,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,387 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,995 miles

offside rear sill/wheel arch showing advanced signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 82,470 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,470 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,067 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,838 miles

Both front tyres perished slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2006 65,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 59,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 59,167 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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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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R81 DBP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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