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R950 DBM

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,654 mi
Last recorded93,654 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 DBM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 93,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise bigger wheel fitted to the front of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,654 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise bigger wheel fitted to the front of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2012 91,157 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 91,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 88,963 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 88,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 85,652 miles

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

both wipers detiorating

corrosion to both inner sills,and both floor pans

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

dampness to steering rack

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge tread not cut as deep

Fail 28 Apr 2010 85,579 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both wipers detiorating

corrosion to both inner sills,and both floor pans

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

dampness to steering rack

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 6 May 2009 81,513 miles

Inner sills, rear chassis rails and floor corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep.

Rear pads worn low.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Inner sills, rear chassis rails and floor corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep.

Rear pads worn low.

Pass 2 May 2008 79,092 miles

both fron floor chassis members damage

offside front floor damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2008 79,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both fron floor chassis members damage

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front floor damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,414 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 64,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R950 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R950 DBM, 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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R950 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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