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R959 VAW

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,577 mi
Last recorded99,577 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 VAW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,549 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 92,546 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,552 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,512 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 62,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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R959 VAW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R959 VAW, 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 R959 VAW registered?

R959 VAW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R959 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 VAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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