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R870 ACR

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 ACR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/f outer cracking/perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Offside Front inner wheel slight damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and o/s/f splits to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/f outer cracking/perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Offside Front inner wheel slight damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 114,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front disc crodded

off side rear tyer slight crakes in side walls

Fail 28 Aug 2013 12,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front disc crodded

slight crakes in side wall off side rear tyer

slight foot brake travle

Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front disc crodded

slight crakes in side wall off side rear tyer

slight foot brake travle

Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate fadeing

Fail 22 Aug 2012 109,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate fadeing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 105,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 94,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,724 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 84,036 miles

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

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R870 ACR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R870 ACR, 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 R870 ACR registered?

R870 ACR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R870 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 ACR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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