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R882 NAM

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,816 mi
Last recorded59,816 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 NAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 36,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,876 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,756 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,497 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 31,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,489 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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R882 NAM 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 76.9%.

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 R882 NAM, 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 R882 NAM registered?

R882 NAM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R882 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 NAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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