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R890 ANH

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,416 mi
Last recorded120,416 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 ANH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 120,416 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 13 Sep 2010 120,394 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Sep 2009 114,412 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH

Fail 12 Sep 2009 114,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERRISH

Pass 11 Sep 2008 102,371 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 11 Sep 2008 102,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,586 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 90,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 90,581 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

covering on steering wheel worn

slight kick up to o/s on both front headlamps

Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,062 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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R890 ANH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R890 ANH, 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 R890 ANH registered?

R890 ANH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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