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R826 XEG

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,327 mi
Last recorded176,327 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 XEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 176,327 miles

Both rear sills/wheel arch corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 172,292 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear inner and outer sills /wheel arch corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant is slightly leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2015 159,305 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2015 158,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre old & perishing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 141,589 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 122,919 miles

Off Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Fail 24 Sep 2013 122,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Off Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,699 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 100,699 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 96,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 92,681 miles

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

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

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

both rear under sills rusting

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,449 miles

Rear screen washer does not work.

Rear screen wiper blade is not servicable.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 78,409 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R826 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R826 XEG, 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 R826 XEG registered?

R826 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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