MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded
body shell corroding/wheel arches rusting
both front brake flexible hoses deteriorating
both front cv boots cracking
brake pipes corroding
coil springs rusting
front & rear roll bar links worn
front & rear suspension rusting
fuel filler pipes corroding
nearside sill holed
offside front tyre worn
underbody rusting
weakness in both sills
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all wheel arches corroding
fuel filler pipes corroding
offside front inner wing corroding
offside rear brake pipe corroding
offside rear tyre cracking
outer c.v gaiters cracking
slight binding on nearside rear brake
subframes/suspension components corroding
underbody corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all wheel arches corroding
fuel filler pipes corroding
offside front inner wing corroding
offside rear brake pipe corroding
offside rear tyre cracking
outer c.v gaiters cracking
slight binding on nearside rear brake
subframes/suspension components corroding
underbody corroding
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint /corroded/weak (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
all wheel arches corroding
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler pipes corroding
offside rear brake pipe corroding
underbody / suspension components corroding
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
offside rear brake pipe corroding
all wheel arches corroding
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler pipes corroding
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint /corroded/weak (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
underbody / suspension components corroding
brake pipes corroding
exhaust corroding
fuel pipes corroding
underbody heavily corroded and weak
wheel arches heavily corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
all wheel arches corroding
exhaust corroding
exhaust front mountings missing
offside rear brake pipe corroding
underbody/suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all coil springs rusting
all wheel arches rusting
brake pipes corroding
exhaust corroding / front
front & rear suspension corroding
weakness in both sills
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all coil springs rusting
all wheel arches rusting
brake pipes corroding
exhaust corroding / front
front & rear suspension corroding
weakness in both sills
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all coil springs rusting
all wheel arches corroding
brake pipes corroding
front & rear suspension rusting
underbody corroding
weakness both sill to floor rails
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all coil springs rusting
all wheel arches corroding
brake pipes corroding
front & rear suspension rusting
underbody corroding
weakness both sill to floor rails
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
all coil springs corroding
brake pipes corroding
exhaust corroding
front & rear suspension rusting
long pull to handbrake
underbody corroding
weakness both outer sills
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
all 4 coil springs rusting
both outer sills corroding
front & rear suspension components rusting
long pull to handbrake
underbody corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
all 4 coil springs rusting
both outer sills corroding
front & rear suspension components rusting
long pull to handbrake
underbody corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake discs worn and pitted
fuel filler pipe corroding
offside and nearside floor to sill corroding
offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding
outer sills corroding
rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake discs worn and pitted
fuel filler pipe corroding
offside and nearside floor to sill corroding
offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding
outer sills corroding
rear tyres perishing
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall
offside and nearside floor to sill area corroding
offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding
outer sills corroding
rear tyres perishing
under body corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
weakness in underbody
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front and nearside rear tyre worn low
brake pipes corroding
underbody corroded and weak
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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R944 BAU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R944 BAU, 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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R944 BAU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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