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R825 ATU

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,541 mi
Last recorded51,541 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 ATU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,541 miles

offside rear seat belt badly damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear seat belt badly damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,529 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear seat belt badly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,047 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished but not showing ply cords

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,134 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front wheels have slightly restricted rotation

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front wheels have slightly restricted rotation

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,180 miles

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2011 39,180 miles

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

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

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,022 miles

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nsf/nsr/osf/osr tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,077 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 38,077 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,740 miles

off side front tyre tread perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,610 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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R825 ATU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R825 ATU, 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 R825 ATU registered?

R825 ATU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R825 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 ATU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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