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R977 DBM

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,140 mi
Last recorded103,140 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 DBM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,140 miles

Wiper linkage deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,919 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 100,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,488 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 98,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,947 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs lamp flashing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,947 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs lamp flashing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,045 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2008 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outside edge

Fail 27 Mar 2007 87,682 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight imbalance front brakes

stone chip to w/screen

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,682 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight imbalance front brakes

stone chip to w/screen

Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,007 miles

front no plate cracked

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/rear tyre starting to perrish and scrubbing inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2006 84,007 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate cracked

front wipers smearing screen

n/s/rear tyre starting to perrish and scrubbing inside edge

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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R977 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 R977 DBM, 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 R977 DBM registered?

R977 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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