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R961 KJT

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,795 mi
Last recorded88,795 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 KJT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,795 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 88,772 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,528 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 88,445 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 88,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,145 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,968 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 69,896 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,991 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,871 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,940 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance to maximum

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,701 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

STRONG ADVISE!! rear lower suspension arms corroded

all suspension components corroded

hand brake outer cables corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,232 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

STRONG ADVISE!! rear lower suspension arms corroded

all suspension components corroded

hand brake outer cables corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,356 miles

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Brake discs lipped and corroded

C/V Gaitors cracking/perishing and showing age

Extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle including steering,suspension and brake components.

Rubber suspension components showing heavy age and wear

Slight brake bind to nearside front

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Wet Test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,272 miles

All rubber suspension gaitors ect. showing age

C/V Gaitors perishing cracking

Corrosion and age to brake flexis and ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust and slight blows from joins

Extensive corrosion to steering,suspension and brake components

Rear silencer baffle insecure

Stone damage to treads

Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,912 miles

Brake ferrules heavily corroded

C/V Gaitors cracking/perishing

Exhaust corroded in parts and slight blow

Exhaust heat shielding insecure

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and heavy surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Underside of vehicle corroded

Wipers splitting at ends but clearing screen

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,119 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,118 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,747 miles

corrosion on suspension componants.

offside front c.v. gaiter perishing.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,652 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,090 miles

corrosion on suspension,exhaust system and front brake hose ferrules. †

front number plate cracked. †

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,743 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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R961 KJT is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R961 KJT, 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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R961 KJT is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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