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R961 DGE

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,728 mi
Last recorded70,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 DGE
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,728 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 53,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls. No visible cords

Fail 27 May 2010 53,914 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls. No visible cords

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,636 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 48,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 47,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,896 miles

Oil leak

rear blade torn

Fail 4 Jun 2007 43,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear blade torn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,421 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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R961 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R961 DGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R961 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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