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R861 EBX

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,764 mi
Last recorded67,764 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 EBX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,764 miles

n/s outer sill coroded

o/s and n/s floor pan corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountain brackes have been modified but exhaust supported

Fail 29 Aug 2014 67,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountain brackes have been modified but exhaust supported

n/s outer sill coroded

o/s and n/s floor pan corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,494 miles

heavy surface corrosion to floors to sills, sill edges, floors, rear chassis, rear undersills, sills and suspension components,

multi guards fitted, coil springs rusty, dip images at limit

wt x4, body damaged, front number plate cracked, c.v.boots heavy cracking, o/s rear tyre uneven wear, front brake pads worn, rear exhaust pipe blowing

Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion to floors to sills, sill edges, floors, rear chassis, rear undersills, sills and suspension components,

multi guards fitted, coil springs rusty, dip images at limit

wt x4, body damaged, front number plate cracked, c.v.boots heavy cracking, o/s rear tyre uneven wear, front brake pads worn, rear exhaust pipe blowing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 52,144 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,818 miles

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

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

corrosian throughout

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,126 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,350 miles

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

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

surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,992 miles

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

surface corrosian throughout

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,247 miles

surface corrosian starting

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 40,773 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 40,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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R861 EBX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R861 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 R861 EBX registered?

R861 EBX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R861 EBX safe to buy?

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