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R875 KFS

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,475 mi
Last recorded179,475 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 KFS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 179,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 179,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 172,213 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2015 172,207 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Apr 2014 166,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 166,309 miles

front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2013 161,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 157,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 157,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 155,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 155,375 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 152,453 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 152,452 miles

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

exhaust beginning to corrode and leak slightly, mounts adequete but not excellent

front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish

light corrosion over some prescribed areas

o/s/f c.v.gaitor beginning to perish

rear no.plate slightly dirty

Pass 21 Mar 2009 147,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes only just met the front imbalance requirements

offside rear service brake has only just met required service brake efficiency requirements

Fail 16 Mar 2009 147,668 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 134,745 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 134,719 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 123,502 miles

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 16 Mar 2006 113,068 miles

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

front brake balance on limit

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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R875 KFS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R875 KFS, 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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R875 KFS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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