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R871 FFS

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,653 mi
Last recorded140,653 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 FFS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2012 140,653 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F WING DAMAGED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER CARRIAGE CORRODED

UPPER BOOT AREA DAMAGED

Pass 3 Feb 2011 138,198 miles

all the work carried out appeard to be welded but covered inwith underseal

Fail 31 Jan 2011 138,186 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 138,172 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 135,832 miles

Underside of vehicle has large areas of surface corrosion on both body & components recommend regular inspection for integrity

Fail 25 Jul 2009 135,830 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Underside of vehicle has large areas of surface corrosion on both body & components recommend regular inspection for integrity

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 133,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 125,541 miles

advise exhaust heat sheild corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 113,571 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
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R871 FFS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R871 FFS, 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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R871 FFS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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