MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of tailpipe/center pipe joint (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.
Bonnet safety catch stiff.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonnet safety catch stiff.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 VYA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R97 VYA, 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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R97 VYA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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