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R823 AWO

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

138,866 mi
Last recorded138,866 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 AWO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 138,866 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

REAR EXHAUST EMITS EXESIVE WHITE SMOKE

Pass 13 Oct 2009 125,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 125,647 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,607 miles

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offdide front wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 119,492 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s rear tyer slightly deformed

Fail 2 Oct 2008 119,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s rear tyer slightly deformed

Pass 15 Jun 2007 112,442 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 98,168 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 98,168 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

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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R823 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R823 AWO, 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 R823 AWO registered?

R823 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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