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R953 DGE

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 DGE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion on both front and rear sub frames

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,441 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,009 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 55,854 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,854 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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R953 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R953 DGE, 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 R953 DGE registered?

R953 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R953 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 DGE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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