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R91 DMA

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,487 mi
Last recorded64,487 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 DMA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 64,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust mount broken

General corrosion on under side of vehicle and suspension

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r1486t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on side walls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust joint leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 55,265 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,957 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,703 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 46,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 44,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 May 2014 44,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,334 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 43,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 41,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,125 miles

nsf brake disc scored and worn

nsf tyre inside edge worn

osf brake disc scored and worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,165 miles

Corrosion of o/s and n/s handbrake cables at ends were hooks onto lever at back plates.

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,140 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion of o/s and n/s handbrake cables at ends were hooks onto lever at back plates.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2009 30,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discs and pads worn.rear wipper split.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,772 miles

discs and pads worn.rear wipper split.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,574 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2006 23,256 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R91 DMA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc 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 R91 DMA, 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 R91 DMA registered?

R91 DMA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R91 DMA safe to buy?

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