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R865 TPO

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 TPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 97,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,353 miles

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

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

front tyres worn

offside rear effort low

offside rear sill rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2012 90,935 miles

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

offside sill rusted and arch

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,653 miles

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

offside rear arch and sills rusted

offside rear brake

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside rear brake effort

sills rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2009 79,451 miles

exhaust bracket rusted

sills rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 70,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,349 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 65,349 miles

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

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

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

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 TPO 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 R865 TPO, 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

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What year was R865 TPO registered?

R865 TPO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R865 TPO safe to buy?

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