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R896 ERH

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,189 mi
Last recorded110,189 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,189 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 100,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,035 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 91,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 90,172 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 87,259 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 87,255 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,881 miles

o/s rear tyre wall cracking on inside wall

Pass 2 Apr 2010 80,490 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 77,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 69,986 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,702 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is damaged.

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

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 ERH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ERH, 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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R896 ERH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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