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R824 ABM

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 ABM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,525 miles

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,401 miles

rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,082 miles

corrosion under car

exhaust bracket held by exhaust clamps

n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,211 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 74,084 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers seat belt slow to retrack

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,980 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 70,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 65,890 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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R824 ABM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R824 ABM, 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 R824 ABM registered?

R824 ABM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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