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R987 ONN

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,579 mi
Last recorded161,579 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 ONN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 161,579 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

low effort to n/s/r foot brake

n/s washer jet partially inop

varius oil leaks

wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 161,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

low effort to n/s/r foot brake

n/s washer jet partially inop

varius oil leaks

wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 153,259 miles

air intake pipe in engine bay covered in tape ,auxilary belt noisey

both front and rear subframes and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

both front wing mirrors have very slight play

corrosion nearside outer sill will not push through with thumb pressure

corrosion on all four wheel arches

corrosion on both floor pans and front and rear chassis legs will not push through with thumb pressure

corrosion to offside outer sill will not push through with thumb pressure

engine has slight oil leak

engine oil level slightly low

exhaust corroding

front and rear road springs showing signs of corrosion

fuel filler neck has slight corrosion

n/s/f washer jet slightly blocked but still provides adequate fluid

o/s/f outer c.v boot slightly perrished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

steering wheel has tape round top of wheel physical strength of wheel ok

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 14 Feb 2011 153,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air intake pipe in engine bay covered in tape ,auxilary belt noisey

both front and rear subframes and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

both front wing mirrors have very slight play

corrosion nearside outer sill will not push through with thumb pressure

corrosion on all four wheel arches

corrosion on both floor pans and front and rear chassis legs will not push through with thumb pressure

corrosion to offside outer sill will not push through with thumb pressure

engine has slight oil leak

engine oil level slightly low

exhaust corroding

front and rear road springs showing signs of corrosion

fuel filler neck has slight corrosion

n/s/f washer jet slightly blocked but still provides adequate fluid

o/s/f outer c.v boot slightly perrished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

steering wheel has tape round top of wheel physical strength of wheel ok

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 2 Feb 2010 142,471 miles

kerb damage to alloy rims , exhaust system corroded , vehicle under body corroded , n/s outer c.v gaiter badly cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2010 142,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

kerb damage to alloy rims , exhaust system corroded , vehicle under body corroded , n/s outer c.v gaiter badly cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2009 129,999 miles

rear washers inop front discs corroded brake hoses perishing front tyres worn coil springs corroded rear shocker covers damged

Pass 8 Feb 2008 116,764 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,134 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 100,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,416 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 86,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four lateral rear suspension tubes corroded

c/v gaiters starting to perish

front disc pads getting down

n/side front brake binding slightly

signs of wear in o/side rear torsion bar link end

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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R987 ONN 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 58.3%.

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 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 R987 ONN, 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 R987 ONN registered?

R987 ONN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R987 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 ONN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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