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R952 RFC

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 RFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 107,377 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 107,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 106,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre on wear limit

Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear veiw mirror slightly damaged

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

Windscreen has slight scratches in the a zone

Fail 9 Sep 2008 104,918 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear veiw mirror slightly damaged

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

Windscreen has slight scratches in the a zone

Pass 4 Sep 2007 102,730 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 100,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 95,728 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 95,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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R952 RFC is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R952 RFC, 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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R952 RFC is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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