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R930 DGE

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 DGE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 121,470 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 121,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,253 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 118,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 111,094 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 111,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise cat hanger bracket weld broken.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 104,975 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 104,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

advise rear reflector holed.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 97,465 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 97,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R930 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R930 DGE, 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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R930 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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