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R989 DTX

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,209 mi
Last recorded68,209 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 DTX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,209 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,088 miles

exhaust corroded

floors/sills/chassis/inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp patterns

main/rear brake pipes corroded

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

floors/sills/chassis/inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp patterns

main/rear brake pipes corroded

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,724 miles

headlamp patterns

suspension/chassis/floor/sills/inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,299 miles

floor/inner sills/chassis/suspension corroded

headlamp patterns poor

left door mirror security

Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,299 miles

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

floor/inner sills/chassis/suspension corroded

headlamp patterns poor

left door mirror security

right rear antirollbar link rod noisey

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,682 miles

headlamp patterns poor

left door mirror security

suspension corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp patterns poor

left door mirror security

rear brake effort

rear brakes dragging

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,866 miles

headlamp patterns poor

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2010 60,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

headlamp patterns poor

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,839 miles

Handbrake travel

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in winscreen

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Only 1 washeer jet working each side

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 58,834 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in winscreen

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake travel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Only 1 washeer jet working each side

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,539 miles

left front tyre sidewall damaged

right rear tyre tread worn

Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,539 miles

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

left front tyre sidewall damaged

right rear tyre tread worn

Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,502 miles

left front tyre sidewall damaged

suspension corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2007 52,502 miles

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

left front tyre sidewall damaged

suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,918 miles

ri9ght rtear tyre tread worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2006 48,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear foorbrake effort

right rear tyre worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,746 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 45,746 miles

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

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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R989 DTX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R989 DTX, 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 R989 DTX registered?

R989 DTX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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