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R956 TKY

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 TKY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 95,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

heavy surface corrosion front and rear sub-frames

heavy surface corrosion suspension arms

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,725 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 91,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipe coroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipe coroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,399 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,742 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,802 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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R956 TKY is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R956 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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R956 TKY is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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