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R842 XBW

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,027 mi
Last recorded88,027 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 XBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 88,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damage to rear boot

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,661 miles

Areas on underside corroded but not concidered excesive

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel long but sill has reserve travel

outer sills have slight corrosion in areas

Fail 7 Oct 2009 74,661 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Areas on underside corroded but not concidered excesive

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel long but sill has reserve travel

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,017 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 52,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 48,360 miles

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

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 XBW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XBW, 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 R842 XBW registered?

R842 XBW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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