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R844 FMJ

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,025 mi
Last recorded121,025 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 FMJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 117,514 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 113,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 113,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,623 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 110,623 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre is flat and has a nail inserted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 107,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 102,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 97,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,818 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 91,818 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 87,104 miles

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

Corrosion to under side of vehicle

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

Offside door mirror unit loose

Offside rear wheel bearing is slighty noisy when rotated!!

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion to under side of vehicle

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

Offside door mirror unit loose

Offside front brake pads worn very thin just above limit!!

Offside rear wheel bearing is slighty noisy when rotated!!

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 80,964 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 80,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 74,979 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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R844 FMJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue 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 R844 FMJ, 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 R844 FMJ registered?

R844 FMJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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