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R97 WRA

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 WRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,168 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,704 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,635 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 69,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,851 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,280 miles

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

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,774 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,963 miles

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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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?

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