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R896 AWO

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,321 mi
Last recorded120,321 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 AWO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 120,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 104,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside dip beam light output reduced

nearside front indicaror lens cracked

nearside front side light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion toi tread

rear upper brake light has 2 diodes not woirking

slight distortion to rear brakes noticed during RBT

Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,637 miles

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

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

front nearside side/indicator light lens cracked

rear nearside tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 16 Jul 2008 94,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front nearside side/indicator light lens cracked

rear nearside tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 5 Jul 2007 88,083 miles

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

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

battery has acid corrosion on it

front nearside indicator/side light lens cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2007 88,083 miles

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

battery has acid corrosion on it

front nearside indicator/side light lens cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,197 miles

0.5 litre oil added to engine before emission test

both front outer drive shaft boots cracking

centre section exhaust rusty

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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R896 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R896 AWO, 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 R896 AWO registered?

R896 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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