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R853 GAP

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,063 mi
Last recorded93,063 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 GAP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,063 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

floor and chassie corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 93,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

floor and chassie corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,277 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,055 miles

front number plate slight damaged

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

nearside rear tyre slight cracks

Fail 11 Jul 2012 79,055 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slight damaged

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

nearside rear tyre slight cracks

offside rear exhaust support bracket snapped

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,785 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,264 miles

offside rear vehicle corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,475 miles

offside rear vehicle corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2009 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear vehicle corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,420 miles

rear floor/roadsprings/arches surface corroded † rear exhaust has been repaired † offside front tyre is scuffed at tyre wall

Fail 12 Jul 2006

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear floor/sills/arches/road springs all surface corroded......general †rear exhaust has been repaired,supported with radiator hose clip †

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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R853 GAP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R853 GAP, 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 R853 GAP registered?

R853 GAP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R853 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 GAP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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