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R906 RFC

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,007 mi
Last recorded66,007 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 RFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,007 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S,N/S Cracked (2.5.C.1a)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S,N/S (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,007 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S,N/S Cracked (2.5.C.1a)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S,N/S (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,833 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 57,783 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,657 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,694 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 49,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,843 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 28,849 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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R906 RFC is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 R906 RFC, 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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R906 RFC is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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