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R951 TKY

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,770 mi
Last recorded98,770 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 TKY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 94,619 miles

slight misfire when engine cold

rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

boot struts leaking

both rear inner archs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,308 miles

surface corrosion brake pipes to rear of vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2010 91,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion brake pipes to rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion both main brake pipes

surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,980 miles

surface corrosion both main brake pipes

surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 21 Apr 2008 83,222 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,222 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 75,537 miles

Both front tyres tread 3mm

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

Fail 14 Apr 2006 75,537 miles

Both front tyres tread 3mm

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R951 TKY is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R951 TKY, 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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R951 TKY is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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