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R945 MBL

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

195,342 mi
Last recorded195,342 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 MBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 195,342 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill to floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 188,249 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 188,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear arch hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 181,539 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 181,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 175,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 175,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole by rear mounting brkt (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 169,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2016 169,335 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2015 162,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 162,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 154,116 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion on inner sills

Fail 24 Nov 2014 154,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 26 Nov 2013 146,207 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 146,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 139,196 miles

slight brake bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 6 Nov 2012 139,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight brake bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2011 132,467 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 132,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in O/S steering arm

Pass 1 Nov 2010 124,153 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front flexable brake hoses cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 116,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,617 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 109,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brakes slightly binding

slight play n/s lower ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2007 101,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 91,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 82,484 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R945 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 R945 MBL, 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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R945 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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