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R954 UKK

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 UKK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2009 122,456 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 122,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 119,210 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 119,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 101,000 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R954 UKK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R954 UKK, 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 R954 UKK registered?

R954 UKK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R954 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R954 UKK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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