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R895 CNY

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 CNY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2010 97,343 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 97,343 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,889 miles

advise corrosion on underbody chassis and suspension

advise front discs worn

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on the outer edge and has a nail in it

strong advise n/s outer sill heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 88,889 miles

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

advise corrosion on underbody chassis and suspension

advise front discs worn

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on the outer edge and has a nail in it

strong advise n/s outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 83,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,101 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 78,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre perishing and on limit

Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,139 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 71,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2005 64,252 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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R895 CNY is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R895 CNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R895 CNY registered?

R895 CNY is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R895 CNY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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