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R920 FSC

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,580 mi
Last recorded91,580 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 FSC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,580 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged but no white light showing

o/s/r lamp unit damaged but no white light showing

Fail 8 Jul 2009 91,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/r lamp unit damaged but no white light showing

o/s/r lamp unit damaged but no white light showing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,507 miles

boderline corrosion within inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,345 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,793 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 77,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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R920 FSC is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R920 FSC, 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 R920 FSC registered?

R920 FSC is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1997.

Is R920 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 FSC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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