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R981 HUM

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,041 mi
Last recorded106,041 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 HUM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,041 miles

engine leaking oil

fuel breather pipe corroded

n/s and o/s door mirrors slightly loose

n/s/r shock absorber damp

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 106,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine leaking oil

fuel breather pipe corroded

n/s and o/s door mirrors slightly loose

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished/worn and has nail in tread

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 101,717 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 101,717 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 96,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 96,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 92,873 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 92,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 88,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,488 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 84,488 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 79,339 miles

dampness around power steering rack

minor exhaust leak from rear of centre silencer

Fail 5 Oct 2005 79,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dampness around power steering rack

minor exhaust leak from rear of centre silencer

offside headlamp aim may fail on re test

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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R981 HUM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 R981 HUM, 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 R981 HUM registered?

R981 HUM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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