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R869 MBL

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,374 mi
Last recorded118,374 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 MBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 118,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 115,048 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 112,248 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 112,209 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 108,369 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE LOW FIGURE % RECORDED 16%

ADVISE SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING N/S FRONT BRAKE

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,798 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING N/S FRONT

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 100,174 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2005 100,106 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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R869 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R869 MBL, 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 R869 MBL registered?

R869 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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