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R868 AKL

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 AKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,499 miles

slight fluctuation o/s front service brake performance

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,896 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,617 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,609 miles

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

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

front imbalance 25%

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,813 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s headlamp poor image

Fail 26 Aug 2010 73,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s headlamp poor image

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,470 miles

n/s rear seatbelt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,638 miles

o/s parking brake performance low

Fail 4 Sep 2008 70,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag light on

o/s parking brake performance low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,844 miles

n/s front flasher lens damaged

n/s headlamp poor image

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,989 miles

N/s headlamp poor image

Pass 30 Aug 2005 64,477 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially siezed

Slight fluctuation o/s/f service brake

Fail 30 Aug 2005 64,477 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially siezed

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight fluctuation o/s/f service brake

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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R868 AKL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R868 AKL, 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 R868 AKL registered?

R868 AKL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R868 AKL safe to buy?

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