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R947 AWO

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,724 mi
Last recorded127,724 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 AWO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 127,724 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

emissions first test failed

floors, inner sill panels and offside outer sill starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs rusty

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

nearside front wheel rim slight damge

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear foot brake performance slightly low

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension and subframes surface rusting

Pass 29 Feb 2012 116,943 miles

Advise inspection of front near side brake assembly to trace noise when turning backwards.

Both front windows inoperative

Brake fluid tested and found to require replacement. Moisture content above 4%

Front brake discs warped, advise replacment.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side front tyre outer side wall cut.

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 116,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Advise inspection of front near side brake assembly to trace noise when turning backwards.

Both front windows inoperative

Brake fluid tested and found to require replacement. Moisture content above 4%

Front brake discs warped, advise replacment.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side front tyre outer side wall cut.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 110,385 miles

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE - SUMP APPEARS TO BE POUROUS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL OF O/S/F TYRE - NOT SHOWING CORDS

SLIGHT SPLIT IN CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,385 miles

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE - SUMP APPEARS TO BE POUROUS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL OF O/S/F TYRE - NOT SHOWING CORDS

SLIGHT SPLIT IN CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,759 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP APPEARS TO BE BECOMING POUROUS

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING - ADVISE INSPECTION

Fail 23 Feb 2010 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ENGINE OIL SUMP APPEARS TO BE BECOMING POUROUS

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING - ADVISE INSPECTION

Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,304 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 87,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 80,134 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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R947 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R947 AWO, 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 R947 AWO registered?

R947 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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