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R990 VOO

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,505 mi
Last recorded160,505 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 VOO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 160,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 160,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 147,286 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 147,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 129,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 110,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 109,867 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 93,621 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 93,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 80,672 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 80,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VOO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

R990 VOO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R990 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 VOO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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