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R836 NAM

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,516 mi
Last recorded112,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 NAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 112,516 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 112,516 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 106,588 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,588 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,675 miles

front a/roll bar links corroded

n/s & o/s front & rear coil springs corroded

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded & plastic covers fitted

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s rear suspension areas corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 105,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front a/roll bar links corroded

front no plate cracked and slightly deteriated

n/s & o/s front & rear coil springs corroded

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded & plastic covers fitted

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s rear suspension areas corroded

o/s front brake hose perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,243 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 102,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 68,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,363 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,484 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 52,334 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R836 NAM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R836 NAM, 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 R836 NAM registered?

R836 NAM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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