MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight corrosion on inner sills
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
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)
slight brake bind on o/s/f wheel
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
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front flexable brake hoses cracking
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
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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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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