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R834 ERH

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,828 mi
Last recorded90,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 ERH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,778 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 88,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,207 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,131 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 47,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R834 ERH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R834 ERH, 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 R834 ERH registered?

R834 ERH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R834 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R834 ERH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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