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R986 SRV

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,159 mi
Last recorded137,159 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 SRV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 137,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 131,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 126,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 121,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 115,600 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 115,599 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,242 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 105,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,032 miles

Nearside front brake disc's are well worn.

Offside front brake disc's are well worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 82,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 72,153 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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R986 SRV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R986 SRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R986 SRV registered?

R986 SRV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R986 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 SRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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