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R87 EMX

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 EMX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 111,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,139 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 93,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,679 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 82,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 72,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,293 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2009 26,293 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,448 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 24,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 21,057 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 21,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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R87 EMX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R87 EMX, 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 R87 EMX registered?

R87 EMX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R87 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 EMX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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