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R951 KLJ

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,863 mi
Last recorded81,863 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 KLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes are binding slightly but not excessively

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,893 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 67,194 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 67,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 63,250 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes binding

Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,176 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 59,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,589 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,664 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R951 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 R951 KLJ, 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 R951 KLJ registered?

R951 KLJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R951 KLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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