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R831 PDV

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,591 mi
Last recorded65,591 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 PDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,591 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 65,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,909 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2021 63,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,893 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

cv boots perished

slight oil leak

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 62,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,118 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

rear coil springs and mountings corroded

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,228 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 14 Feb 2018 59,228 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake ferrules slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,336 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,010 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 56,010 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 54,710 miles

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

both front wheels binding slightly

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,710 miles

both front wheels binding slightly

various bits of corrosion under car

Fail 23 Jan 2014 51,924 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight imbalance front brakes

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,924 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,588 miles

various bits of corrosion under car

Fail 31 Aug 2012 48,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,718 miles

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

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 12 Dec 2008 46,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,384 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,483 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
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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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What year was R831 PDV registered?

R831 PDV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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