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R879 KGP

1997 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,192 mi
Last recorded48,192 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 KGP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 48,192 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,879 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,975 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,386 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,912 miles

N/s/r tyre started to perish on inner sidewall

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 37,912 miles

N/s/r tyre started to perish on inner sidewall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,317 miles

nearside rear tyre small chunk missing and cracking around walls

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,064 miles

Both rear tyres perished and splitting

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,457 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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R879 KGP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R879 KGP, 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 R879 KGP registered?

R879 KGP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R879 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 KGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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