MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
kerb damage to alloy rims , exhaust system corroded , vehicle under body corroded , n/s outer c.v gaiter badly cracked
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
rear washers inop front discs corroded brake hoses perishing front tyres worn coil springs corroded rear shocker covers damged
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R987 ONN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1997.
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