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R928 RFC

1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,587 mi
Last recorded166,587 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V106,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 RFC
MakeMazda
Model323 Zxi V6 24V
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2009 166,587 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front and rear discs deteriorated

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 159,072 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 159,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs light corrosion/

Pass 20 Jul 2007 149,240 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 149,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 139,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 129,643 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
7,682
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 63
brake disc excessively pitted 59
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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R928 RFC is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 106,505 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 Zxi V6 24V fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R928 RFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R928 RFC is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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