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R941 TBP

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,508 mi
Last recorded141,508 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 TBP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 141,508 miles

All tyres low.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 125,526 miles

o/s sidelight lense broken

Fail 9 Dec 2011 125,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s sidelight lense broken

Pass 15 Dec 2010 109,692 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 109,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section hanger broken

Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2008 75,090 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both head/lights on lower limit on zero

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear foot/brake lower than nearside rear

rear bumper on nearside insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,090 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both head/lights on lower limit on zero

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear foot/brake lower than nearside rear

rear bumper on nearside insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,969 miles

Rear bumper insecure

rubber on brake/pedal wearing

wiper marks on offside windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2007 62,969 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear bumper insecure

rubber on brake/pedal wearing

wiper marks on offside windscreen

Pass 23 May 2007 55,204 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts,subframes

Pass 17 Jun 2006 51,680 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 51,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R941 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R941 TBP, 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 R941 TBP registered?

R941 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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