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R823 MFX

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,606 mi
Last recorded111,606 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 MFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 111,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 101,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 86,295 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 86,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,238 miles

Minor surface corrosion on outer sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,621 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST IS RUSTY AND IS STARTING TO BLOW

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,621 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST IS RUSTY AND IS STARTING TO BLOW

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,678 miles

2 PARTS OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP ARE NOT WORKING

FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE

NS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TO WORK BUT MAY NEED A NEW BULB FITTED

SEALED UP A SMALL BLOW IN PIPE INTO THE REAR BOX

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,268 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT TO TURN AND BRAKES MAY NEED CHECK AS THE INNER PADS ARE GETTING LOW AS WELL

DAMAGE TO NSF OUTER SIDE WALL IS NOT TO THE CORDS

OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETING LOW

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,886 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,380 miles

FILLED UP WASHER BOTTLE

OSR TYRE TREAD HAS STARTED TO GET LOW

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT OF EXHAUST

Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,912 miles

FRONT BRAKES FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT OF EXHAUST.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,322 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 54,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF WIPER BLADE POOR.

OSF AND NSF BRAKE AND BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT OF EXHAUST.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 52,495 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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R823 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R823 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

R823 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R823 MFX safe to buy?

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