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R914 XEG

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 XEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 113,193 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 101,926 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXY HOSES ARE PERISHING

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IS MISSING

Fail 15 Dec 2009 101,906 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXY HOSES ARE PERISHING

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

O/S/F FOG LIGHT IS MISSING

Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,377 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,794 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,488 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 72,488 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front no plate slightly off colour

Pass 18 Aug 2005 68,382 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 68,382 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R914 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R914 XEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R914 XEG registered?

R914 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R914 XEG safe to buy?

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