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R940 BNS

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,692 mi
Last recorded84,692 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 BNS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,692 miles

front cv boots starting to perish

fuel cap seal starting to perish

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear lower quarter panel corroded not within a prescribed area

offside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

rear sub-frame and suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,692 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front cv boots starting to perish

fuel cap seal starting to perish

high level stop lamp inoperative

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear lower quarter panel corroded not within a prescribed area

offside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

rear sub-frame and suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,564 miles

Emissions temprimental

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Front brake pads getting low

Front c/v boots starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop links

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Emissions temprimental

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Front brake pads getting low

Front c/v boots starting to perish

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop links

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,754 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front c/v boots starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Slight play in offside front track rod end

This vehicle is showing general signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,754 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front c/v boots starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Slight play in offside front track rod end

This vehicle is showing general signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,456 miles

Exhaust system in a state of corrosion

Front C/V boots starting to deteriorate

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Slight play in offside front track rod end

This vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2007

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust system in a state of corrosion

Front C/V boots starting to deteriorate

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front brake pads very close to minimum thickness

Nearside wiper blade split

Slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

Slight play in offside front track rod end

This vehicle is showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension, body and brake components

Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside outer sill going rusty

rear wiper blade perrished

Fail 13 Jul 2006 49,798 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside outer sill going rusty

rear wiper blade perrished

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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R940 BNS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc 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 R940 BNS, 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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R940 BNS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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