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R947 MBL

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,328 mi
Last recorded126,328 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 126,328 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch's both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch's both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,147 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 120,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BADLY WORN !!! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 114,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE BADLY WORN !!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,267 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,336 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 104,336 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,709 miles

ver slight damp patch on steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,181 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,002 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,203 miles

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

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 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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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R947 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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