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R990 DTX

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 DTX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,436 miles

front discs pitted

outer sills rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2011 88,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r floor pan corroded

subframes corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 87,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r floor pan corroded

subframes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 80,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,650 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box oil leaking from underside

near side front tyre feathering on outer edge

near side rear rubber fuel pip slightly perishing

near side rear underside fule and brake lines outer skins begining to corroding slightly

off side front lower foot pan begining to corroed

Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,648 miles

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box oil leaking from underside

near side front tyre feathering on outer edge

near side rear rubber fuel pip slightly perishing

near side rear underside fule and brake lines outer skins begining to corroding slightly

off side front lower foot pan begining to corroed

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,604 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,400 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 71,400 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,904 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,904 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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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R990 DTX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R990 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 R990 DTX registered?

R990 DTX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R990 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 DTX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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