CarVerify

Free Car Check

R865 EGU

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,212 mi
Last recorded107,212 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 EGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside components in advanced state of corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2023 107,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside components in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 104,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2021 104,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,217 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner very worn..195/55/15.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 103,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits at 2650 rpm.... (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2650 rpm =1.746% CO (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on type........... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (note; has plastic over cover trim.?) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety SEVERE coolant leak at rear of engine area...... (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner very worn..195/55/15.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft C.V. gaiter perished....

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,675 miles

Exhaust metal supports breaking off, front and central....

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak.. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (under plastic trim.) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished.... (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,491 miles

Exhaust front and centre right metal supports starting to fracture....

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15..inner tread worn.... (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area under plastic sill trim.... (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,203 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 94,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,635 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,793 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,725 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 55,725 miles

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R865 EGU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R865 EGU?

You can check the full history of R865 EGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R865 EGU registered?

R865 EGU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R865 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 EGU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R865 EGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R865 EGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.