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R870 ANH

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,484 mi
Last recorded191,484 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 ANH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 191,484 miles

Both N/S CV gaiters leaking grease

Both front tyres worn outer shoulders and close to legal limit

Damage to nearside chassis rail

N/S/R tie rod bush displaced

Under-body and component corrosion

Vehicle struggles to pass the emission test

Pass 6 Aug 2014 189,848 miles

Collision damage to nearside chassis rail

Nearside rear tie rod, forward bush displaced

Perishing of the nearside outer CV boot

Some under-body and component corrosion

Vehicle struggles to pass the emission test

Pass 31 Jul 2013 187,419 miles

Damage to the nearside chassis rail

Nearside outer CV boot perished

Nearside rear, front tie rod bush displaced

Some under-body and component corrosion

Struggles to pass the emission test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 182,051 miles

Damage to N/S chassis rail adjacent central door pillar.

N/S/F outer CV boot perished

N/S/R tie rod bush displaced.

Some under-body and component corrosion

Struggles to pass emission test

Fail 17 Aug 2012 182,051 miles

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)

Damage to N/S chassis rail adjacent central door pillar.

N/S/F outer CV boot perished

N/S/R tie rod bush displaced.

Slight movement in the O/S/F lower ball joint

Some under-body and component corrosion

Struggles to pass emission test

Pass 3 Aug 2011 167,355 miles

Damage to nearside chassis rail adjacent central door pillar

Nearside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Nearside rear tie rod bush displaced.

Only just manages to pass emission test.

Perishing of front CV rubber boots

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2010 154,854 miles

Collision damage to nearside chassis rail adjacent central door pillar

Nearside rear tie rod rear bush displaced

Perishing of both CV boots

Some under-body corrosion:- Rear of both inner sills. Rear tie rod mountings. Parts of the floorpan

Pass 6 Aug 2009 142,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 131,068 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 131,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 119,378 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 118,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Aug 2006 102,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 102,940 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 ANH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ANH, 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 ANH registered?

R870 ANH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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