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R983 DGE

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,572 mi
Last recorded123,572 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 DGE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 123,572 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall not exposing cords

rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2009 123,086 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall not exposing cords

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2009 107,072 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 77,999 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 71,579 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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R983 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R983 DGE, 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 R983 DGE registered?

R983 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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