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R879 YAH

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,903 mi
Last recorded121,903 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 YAH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 121,903 miles

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

Offside front seat belt staulk operation?

front numberplate deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2008 109,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Ofside headlamp aim on minimum requirement/ faulty headlamp adjusters??

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 109,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Ofside headlamp aim on minimum requirement/ faulty headlamp adjusters??

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 98,990 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 85,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 76,201 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R879 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R879 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 R879 YAH registered?

R879 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R879 YAH safe to buy?

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