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R831 AWO

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 AWO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,454 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,217 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight damage to outer wall of n/s/r.

Fail 7 Mar 2009 58,153 miles

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

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight damage to outer wall of n/s/r.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 55,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,062 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 53,062 miles

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

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

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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R831 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R831 AWO, 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 R831 AWO registered?

R831 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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