MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pump leaking Pos engine oil (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Underside wax oiled
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight oil leak
brake ferrules slightly corroded
cv boots perished
slight oil leak
suspension components corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
brake ferrules slightly corroded
cv boots perished
slight oil leak
suspension components corroded
brake ferrules slightly corroded
rear coil springs and mountings corroded
suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
brake ferrules slightly corroded
rear coil springs and mountings corroded
suspension components slightly corroded
brake ferrules slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake ferrules slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
both rear coil springs corroded
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
n/s cv boot perished
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s/r service brake effort slightly low
slight bind to both front wheels
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s cv boot perished
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s/r service brake effort slightly low
slight bind to both front wheels
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front wheels binding slightly
various bits of corrosion under car
both front wheels binding slightly
various bits of corrosion under car
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight imbalance front brakes
various bits of corrosion under car
slight imbalance front brakes
various bits of corrosion under car
various bits of corrosion under car
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
various bits of corrosion under car
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside door mirror loose
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside door mirror loose
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R831 PDV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 PDV, 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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R831 PDV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 December 1997.
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