MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both inner sills corroded slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box (7.1.2)
car generally has signs of corrosion under-body
oil leak
Coolant leak
Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear lower exhaaust corroed
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
play in nearside rear anti roll bar link
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 WRA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 R97 WRA, 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 R97 WRA registered?
R97 WRA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1997.
Is R97 WRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 WRA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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