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R962 KJT

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,121 mi
Last recorded88,121 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 KJT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2012 88,121 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,787 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side mirror taped on

Fail 23 Nov 2011 86,779 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side mirror taped on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,673 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

hole in o/s/f side light lens

Fail 11 Dec 2010 83,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

hole in o/s/f side light lens

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,949 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2009 76,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,606 miles

nearside rear and offside front antiroll bar links have slight play

offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 4 Dec 2007 61,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 61,639 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 56,166 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 56,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front sidelamp lens broken

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,814 miles

slight warping on front brake discs

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R962 KJT is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R962 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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R962 KJT is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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