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R865 ACL

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,365 mi
Last recorded81,365 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 ACL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,729 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 58,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,986 miles

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

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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R865 ACL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R865 ACL, 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 R865 ACL registered?

R865 ACL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R865 ACL safe to buy?

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