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R926 MPR

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,067 mi
Last recorded121,067 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 MPR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 121,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,562 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 113,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level is low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 105,587 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 105,587 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,680 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion on underside

protective sleeves on all shock absorbers perished

wear on rear rollbar D bushes

Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion on underside

protective sleeves on all shock absorbers perished

wear on rear rollbar D bushes

Pass 23 May 2013 89,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2013 89,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 79,557 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 79,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 68,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 33,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,605 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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R926 MPR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R926 MPR, 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 R926 MPR registered?

R926 MPR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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