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R948 NSR

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 NSR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,567 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 82,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,021 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,902 miles

heavy corrosion front and rear sub frames

heavy corrosion on floor area

nearside sill corroded

offside rear tyre perished

offside sill corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,897 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

heavy corrosion front and rear sub frames

heavy corrosion on floor area

nearside sill corroded

offside rear tyre perished

offside sill corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,992 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both inner and outer sills soft

Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,268 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
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R948 NSR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R948 NSR, 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 R948 NSR registered?

R948 NSR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R948 NSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 NSR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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