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R887 AWO

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,014 mi
Last recorded130,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 AWO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 130,014 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reae number plate light unsecure.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 121,179 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 122,172 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 116,036 miles

1 of 2 front exhaust mountings broken

Front number plate poorly secured

Front tyres scrubing on inside

Nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside mirror loose

Stonechips to windshield

offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2011 116,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 of 2 front exhaust mountings broken

Front number plate poorly secured

Front tyres scrubing on inside

Nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside mirror loose

Stonechips to windshield

offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2010 110,556 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 110,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 100,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 81,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissons only just below limit

Pass 17 Jun 2005 62,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 62,652 miles

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

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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R887 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R887 AWO, 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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R887 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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