MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?
Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R983 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 97,160 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R983 DBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R983 DBM registered?
R983 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R983 DBM safe to buy?
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