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R829 ATU

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,405 mi
Last recorded113,405 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 ATU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

all tyres age cracked

all under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,137 miles

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

all 4 tyres age cracked

all fuel pipes rusty

all under vehicle rusty

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,775 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty (7.2.2)

all tyres age cracked

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,258 miles

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,756 miles

all brake pipe have corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,743 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipe have corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,061 miles

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

damage to tyre tread o/s + n/side front

Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage to tyre tread o/s + n/side front

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,372 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 69,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,057 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 63,057 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R829 ATU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R829 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 R829 ATU registered?

R829 ATU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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