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R958 SPO

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,647 mi
Last recorded135,647 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 SPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 135,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 126,273 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 118,067 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 118,067 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 110,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 102,971 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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R958 SPO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R958 SPO, 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 R958 SPO registered?

R958 SPO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R958 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 SPO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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