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R918 GUF

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,847 mi
Last recorded158,847 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 GUF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 158,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,547 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 147,391 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,107 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 131,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 121,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Catalytic Converter heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,997 miles

All coil springs very corroded

Both o/s & n/s sills corroding at rear

Exhaust deteriorated and heat shields rattling

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 111,997 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All coil springs very corroded

Both o/s & n/s sills corroding at rear

Exhaust deteriorated and heat shields rattling

Front brake pads wearing very thin on inside, advise replacement asap

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,347 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 102,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,386 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 71,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 63,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,910 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 56,910 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,095 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,751 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R918 GUF is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R918 GUF, 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 R918 GUF registered?

R918 GUF is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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