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R828 HKX

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,057 mi
Last recorded96,057 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 HKX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,057 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,233 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 84,040 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,947 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s cv boot cracking

o/s wiper blade split ends

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

o/s cv boot cracking

o/s wiper blade split ends

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,456 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,290 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,172 miles

offside wiper blade split on end.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 41,172 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside wiper blade split on end.

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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R828 HKX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R828 HKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R828 HKX registered?

R828 HKX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R828 HKX safe to buy?

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