MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small stone chip centre of screen.power steering and alternator drive belts cracking. offside and nearside rear floors corroding. offside and nearside rear tyre edges close to limit.
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front wiper blade split.small stone chip centre of screen.power steering and alternator drive belts cracking. offside and nearside rear floors corroding. front brake imballance.both rear tyre edges wearing.
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
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R988 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R988 MBL, 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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R988 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R988 MBL safe to buy?
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