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R834 MBL

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,263 mi
Last recorded100,263 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 MBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 100,263 miles

closing sills and floor seams corroded

imbalance on rear brakes just in limits

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 May 2011 100,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

closing sills and floor seams corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 88,573 miles

near side rear shocker damp

off side door mirror cracked

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 82,885 miles

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

o/s/f mirror cracked

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 76,804 miles

Drivers door mirror glass cracked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate deteriorating

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside front tyre worn inner/outter edges-also has side wall and wheel rim damage

Offside rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 68,314 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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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R834 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MBL, 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 R834 MBL registered?

R834 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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