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R848 VOE

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 VOE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 123,203 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Condition of exhaust

Condition of rear wheel arch

Condition of wiper blades

Corrosion to underbody

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,910 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to fuel filler pipe

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

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 102,918 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,477 miles

engine sump pan leaking oil from corrosion . Not yet excessive.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,535 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,287 miles

both rear tyres early evidence of going out of shape

sump pan very corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 78,287 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres early evidence of going out of shape

sump pan very corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,497 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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R848 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R848 VOE, 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 R848 VOE registered?

R848 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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