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R83 UOR

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

237,924 mi
Last recorded237,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 UOR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 237,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 228,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 228,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 211,485 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 27 Jan 2014 211,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

long hand brake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2013 199,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 199,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 190,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

surface rust to offside rear door sill

Pass 29 Mar 2011 183,468 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

surface rust to underside of car

Pass 14 Apr 2010 176,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 176,297 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 161,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 149,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 138,459 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Apr 2006 129,980 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 129,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front 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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R83 UOR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R83 UOR, 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 R83 UOR registered?

R83 UOR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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