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R887 XEG

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,974 mi
Last recorded109,974 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 XEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,974 miles

REAR BOX CLAMP / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S OUTER SILL / CORROSION ON O/S/F X N/S/R BRAKE PIPES / CV BOOTS PERRISHING / CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS / BOTH SUBFRAMES X SUSPENSION UNITS / REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING /

UNDER BODY CORROSION / SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE EXHAUST / SLIGHT OIL LEAK /

Fail 10 Jul 2013 109,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

REAR BOX CLAMP / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S OUTER SILL / CORROSION ON O/S/F X N/S/R BRAKE PIPES / CV BOOTS PERRISHING / CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS / BOTH SUBFRAMES X SUSPENSION UNITS / REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING /

UNDER BODY CORROSION / SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE EXHAUST / SLIGHT OIL LEAK /

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,805 miles

FRONT PLATE / O/S/R OUTTER SILL / SLIGHT CORRSION & PERRISHING ON O/S/F FLEXI HOSE / CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS / REAR BOX CLAMP / SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR INNER SILLS

Fail 13 Feb 2012 103,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

FRONT PLATE / O/S/R OUTTER SILL / SLIGHT CORRSION & PERRISHING ON O/S/F FLEXI HOSE / CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS / REAR BOX CLAMP / SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR INNER SILLS

Fail 26 Jan 2012 103,804 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 102,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 102,114 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 95,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 91,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,310 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005
Fail 22 Dec 2005 80,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R887 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R887 XEG, 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 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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