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R940 KLJ

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,863 mi
Last recorded118,863 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 KLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 118,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 118,863 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 118,251 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 116,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 113,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,397 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,395 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,302 miles

front-pipe slight exhaust blow †front pads becoming low!

Fail 17 Aug 2006 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear roadsprings are corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,083 miles

rear roadsprings are corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2005 63,289 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
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R940 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R940 KLJ, 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 R940 KLJ registered?

R940 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R940 KLJ safe to buy?

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