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R892 SBU

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 SBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,901 miles

all tyres starting to crack

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear upper spring mounts starting to corrode

oil leak

slight leak power steering

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,901 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

all tyres starting to crack

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear upper spring mounts starting to corrode

oil leak

slight leak power steering

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,215 miles

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres slightly cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2017 83,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Offside Rear Torsion/stabiliser arm bush slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

Fail 17 Jun 2016 77,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Offside Rear Torsion/stabiliser arm bush slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,792 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 72,792 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 69,280 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

under body corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,240 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

under body corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,877 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,656 miles

NSF tyre is heavily worn on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 49,948 miles

OSF headlamp mount broken but unit is not considered insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2009 49,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF headlamp mount broken but unit is not considered insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,053 miles

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)

sump bolt oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2008 46,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

sump bolt oil leak

water ingress o/s headlamp

Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,996 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 39,996 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,823 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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R892 SBU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R892 SBU, 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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R892 SBU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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