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R898 TKV

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,415 mi
Last recorded131,415 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 TKV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 131,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 131,220 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

PAS pump wet with fluid unable to see a leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion font suspension components and mountings (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

thick under seal covering to repairs and testable areas

Fail 3 Nov 2015 131,220 miles

oil leak

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

PAS pump wet with fluid unable to see a leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion font suspension components and mountings (6.1.A.1)

thick under seal covering to repairs and testable areas

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,024 miles

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 pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 131,024 miles

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

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

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 pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front outer cv boots perished

corr to both rear inner sills, front and rear subframes

front plate cracked

minor binding from osf brakes

minor seepage of p/steering fluid

Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,895 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

corrosion to; nearside front floorpan;both rear inner sills;all rear radius arms;front and rear subframes

front plate cracked

oil level low

Pass 20 Oct 2012 130,768 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

corr to both rear inner sills

corr to nearside front floor pan

front and rear subframes corroded

minor brake bind from offside front

minor damage to front plate

Pass 1 Nov 2011 130,619 miles

both cv boots badly perished

both rear inner sills corroded

minor damage to front plate

nearside front floorpan corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 130,091 miles

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

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

both rear inner & outer suspention control arm bushes deteriorating

deep cut in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 5 Nov 2010 130,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear inner & outer suspention control arm bushes deteriorating

deep cut in nearside front tyre wall

nail in nearside rear tyre & deep cuts in side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2009 128,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 127,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 126,344 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 126,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 122,032 miles

offside front of outer seal damaged

vehicle has underbody corrosion (advise a good underbody seal)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 117,550 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 117,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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R898 TKV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R898 TKV, 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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R898 TKV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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