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R877 YAH

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 YAH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,193 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both c.v boots deteriorated

both front coil springs corroded

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front brake pads deteriorated

fuel filler pipe corroded

general corosion on vehicle underbody

o/s washer jet just up to mot standard

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rigid brake pipes corroded

smell of fuel at rear of vehicle but no visible leaks

sump corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 132,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both c.v boots deteriorated

both front coil springs corroded

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front brake pads deteriorated

fuel filler pipe corroded

general corosion on vehicle underbody

o/s washer jet just up to mot standard

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rigid brake pipes corroded

smell of fuel at rear of vehicle but no visible leaks

sump corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 128,875 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 128,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2010 125,320 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 120,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,199 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 108,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,258 miles

advise h/brake travell.

advise slight play in anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 96,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise h/brake travell.

advise slight play in anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 91,887 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 91,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R877 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R877 YAH, 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 R877 YAH registered?

R877 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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