CarVerify

Free Car Check

R938 TKY

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 TKY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2007 70,119 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 62,361 miles

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

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

both front outer c.v boots perished

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Nov 2006 62,361 miles

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

both front outer c.v boots perished

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R938 TKY is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R938 TKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R938 TKY?

You can check the full history of R938 TKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R938 TKY registered?

R938 TKY is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R938 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 TKY shows 3 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.

Does R938 TKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R938 TKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.