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R921 ANH

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,064 mi
Last recorded56,064 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 ANH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,064 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,492 miles

Slight binding to OS Front brake

Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,492 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight binding to OS Front brake

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,254 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,673 miles

Oil leaks

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,018 miles

OS Rear antriroll bar bush breaking up

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,751 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 51,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,745 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,542 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 47,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,544 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,544 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,901 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 43,897 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,494 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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R921 ANH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R921 ANH, 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 R921 ANH registered?

R921 ANH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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