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R873 MGH

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

111,290 mi
Last recorded111,290 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 MGH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 111,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

blue oil smoke from exhaust at fast idle

front and rear brake pads look low

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside door mirror in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2012 109,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounts split & system fouling body

light scratches in front screen

Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounts split & system fouling body

light scratches in front screen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,940 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 103,940 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak dripping on to floor

Pass 22 Feb 2010 100,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 100,353 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,292 miles

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

o/s sill & floor damaged...............

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn away on inner edge..........

Fail 19 Feb 2009 95,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s sill & floor damaged...............

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn away on inner edge..........

Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,685 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 90,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,102 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 83,102 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 83,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge(just acceptable)

o/s door mirror loose

o/s outer driveshaft gaitor perished

slight exhaust leak from centre box

Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,044 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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R873 MGH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R873 MGH, 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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R873 MGH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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