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R876 SBU

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,969 mi
Last recorded103,969 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 SBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 103,969 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 93,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

intake pipe going to throttle body split

tyre size : 205/50 R15 86V

Fail 11 Jan 2022 71,177 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

intake pipe going to throttle body split

offside tail lamp lens broken / cracked

tyre size : 205/50 R15 86V

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,352 miles

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lens cracked / damaged / advise replacement (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills and rear suspension arms extremely rusty

advise slight brake squeal / advise clean and adjustment

Fail 14 Jan 2021 70,352 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lens cracked / damaged / advise replacement (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills and rear suspension arms extremely rusty

advise slight brake squeal / advise clean and adjustment

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,727 miles

oil leak at front of engine timing cover

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged front tyre inner edge deep grove require replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged front tyre inner edge deep grove require replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,112 miles

nearside front driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is 10 years old

offside front driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre is 10 years old

tyre size: 205/50 R15 86V Avon

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,174 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% rear high level (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 66,172 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% rear high level (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,930 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,908 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight coolent leak on engine water pump?

Fail 15 Jun 2015 61,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight coolent leak on engine water pump?

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,855 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,797 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,021 miles

offside and nearside rear sill ends corroded

offside and nearside rear under sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,822 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,814 miles

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

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

tyre size: 205/50R15V

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,119 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking

both rear lower wheel arches corroded

exhaust deteriorated inside

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,776 miles

both rear tyres cracking and inner edges slightly out of shape

tyre size 205 50 15 V

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,966 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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R876 SBU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R876 SBU, 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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R876 SBU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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