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R842 USP

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

51,051 mi
Last recorded51,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 USP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion at front strut tops/inner wings.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers torn and deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar mountings badly corroded.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,231 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 43,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,056 miles

EXTENSIVE CORROSION TO CHASSIS/UNDER FLOOR AND UNDERSILLS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR DROP LINK GAITORS SPLIT

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT MIDDLE

Fail 4 Aug 2010 38,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

EXTENSIVE CORROSION TO CHASSIS/UNDER FLOOR AND UNDERSILLS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR DROP LINK GAITORS SPLIT

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT MIDDLE

Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,177 miles

HEAT SHELD LOOSE

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 36,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

HEAT SHELD LOOSE

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,151 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,892 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSILLS AT REAR

Fail 25 Jul 2007 31,892 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

CORROSION ON UNDERSILL AREAS AT REAR

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,030 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 29,022 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 26,446 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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R842 USP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R842 USP, 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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R842 USP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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