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R823 TPO

1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,341 mi
Last recorded73,341 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto80,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 TPO
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate is slightly faded and cracked

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,117 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 57,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,260 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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R823 TPO is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 80,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R823 TPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R823 TPO registered?

R823 TPO is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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