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R941 WGW

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,190 mi
Last recorded78,190 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 WGW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 78,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 75,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (205/50R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 74,587 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 74,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,799 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,061 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,061 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake reading low offside rear.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,419 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,419 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,972 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 64,972 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,806 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,806 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 54,181 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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R941 WGW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R941 WGW, 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

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What year was R941 WGW registered?

R941 WGW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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