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R822 WLG

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 WLG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear sills have slight corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2014 76,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear sills have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,109 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 73,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,668 miles

Front exhaust mounting corrded and cracked

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and held in-place with wire

Fail 12 Jan 2011 62,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 57,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion coil springs,inner sills,metal fuel pipes.

damage n/s/f sidelight & headlight

n/s/r sill damage

oil very low req asap

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,255 miles

corrosion coil springs,inner sills,metal fuel pipes.

damage n/s/f sidelight & headlight

n/s/r sill damage

oil very low req asap

Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,605 miles

center heat sheild loose

engine oil low

near side front sidelight/indicator tape

rear inner sills start of corrosion

rear wiper split

rear wiper split

slight damage to car

Fail 27 Nov 2008 49,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

center heat sheild loose

engine oil low

near side front sidelight/indicator tape

rear inner sills start of corrosion

rear wiper split

rear wiper split

slight damage to car

Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,221 miles

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Fail 28 Jul 2007 39,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

car damage

engine oil low

front brake pads wear

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,585 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
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R822 WLG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R822 WLG, 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 R822 WLG registered?

R822 WLG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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