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R904 ULP

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,575 mi
Last recorded107,575 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 ULP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,575 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 107,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 99,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,384 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,633 miles

n/s/f cv gaitor perishing

o/s/f cv gaitor perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 81,156 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 81,092 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise steering slightly rack damp

strong advise n/s/f tyre right on the limit

strong advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,488 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 50,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,549 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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R904 ULP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R904 ULP, 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 R904 ULP registered?

R904 ULP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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