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R853 VOE

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,155 mi
Last recorded159,155 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 VOE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 159,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2012 151,397 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 142,273 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 136,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 126,941 miles

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

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

knocking at rear but no excess play found

Fail 14 Oct 2009

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

knocking at rear but no excess play found

Fail 15 Oct 2008 111,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 111,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 97,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 85,070 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 85,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,116 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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R853 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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R853 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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