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R855 EBX

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,216 mi
Last recorded138,216 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 EBX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,633 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 124,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 106,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 99,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 92,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 85,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 76,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R855 EBX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R855 EBX, 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 R855 EBX registered?

R855 EBX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R855 EBX safe to buy?

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