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R891 LEL

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,415 mi
Last recorded100,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 LEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,415 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,096 miles

Auxillary drive belt deteriorated.

Chip in zone A of windscreen.

Corrosion in offside rear outer wheel arch.

Fuel pipe corroded at nearside of fuel tank.

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape.

Nearside wiper blade not fitted correctly.

Screw in offside rear tyre & tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 92,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Auxillary drive belt deteriorated.

Chip in zone A of windscreen.

Corrosion in offside rear outer wheel arch.

Fuel pipe corroded at nearside of fuel tank.

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape.

Nearside wiper blade not fitted correctly.

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

Screw in offside rear tyre & tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,429 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

auxillary drive belts slightly perished.

various chips + light scratches in windscreen.

various light damage around bodywork.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 78,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

auxillary drive belts slightly perished.

various chips + light scratches in windscreen.

various light damage around bodywork.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,471 miles

Damage in zone 'A' of windscreen.

Emergency fuel cap fitted.

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm.

Offside front side light slightly dim.

Offside front tyre on 2.5mm.

Slight brake pedal travel on first application.

Slight leak on offside rear shock absorber.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 73,435 miles

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

Damage in zone 'A' of windscreen.

Emergency fuel cap fitted.

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm.

Offside front side light slightly dim.

Offside front tyre on 2.5mm.

Slight brake pedal travel on first application.

Slight leak on offside rear shock absorber.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiperblade split, but clears windscreen sufficiently.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,848 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 58,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,393 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R891 LEL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R891 LEL, 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 R891 LEL registered?

R891 LEL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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