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R979 ONN

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 ONN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,060 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Exhaust coroded

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Play to steering rack ends

Wear to front brake discs

Fail 24 Nov 2015 104,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

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

Corosion throughout underbody

Exhaust coroded

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Play to steering rack ends

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,235 miles

condition n/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion front and rear sub frames and wishbones

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

handbrake travel

heavy corrosion both rear undersills borderline

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm

steering wheel grip condition

Fail 14 Nov 2014 102,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

condition n/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion front and rear sub frames and wishbones

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

handbrake travel

heavy corrosion both rear undersills borderline

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm

steering wheel grip condition

Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,806 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)

condition of both number plates borderline

corrosion & graese on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear sills/ undersills borderline

Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,348 miles

Corosion to exhaust system

Corosion to both rear undersills

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Wear to both front & nearside rear tyres

Wear to front brake discs

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 99,316 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corosion to both rear undersills

Corosion to exhaust system

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Wear to both front & nearside rear tyres

Wear to front brake discs

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,081 miles

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

advise corrosion to front subframe

advise front number plate condition

advise near side rear tyre wear

advise nearside front flexy brake hose cracking

advise offside outer cv boot cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2011 98,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

advise corrosion to front subframe

advise front number plate condition

advise near side rear tyre wear

advise nearside front flexy brake hose cracking

advise offside outer cv boot cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,643 miles

advise both cv boots cracking

advise both front flexy brake hoses cracked

advise corrosion to both rear brake pipes

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,036 miles

advise corrosion to both front coil springs

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

Fail 13 Nov 2009 95,036 miles

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

advise corrosion to both front coil springs

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 93,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,620 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,499 miles

front brake disc's wearing thin.

headlamp aims correct on position 1

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 75,442 miles

advice handbrake travel

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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R979 ONN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R979 ONN, 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 R979 ONN registered?

R979 ONN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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