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R992 ONN

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 ONN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,975 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both floor/ chassis leg sctions (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sill/inner wheelarch sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box/tailpipe bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 75,256 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket detached (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 64,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,393 miles

nearside rear sidewall perished

Fail 4 Sep 2015 52,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

nearside rear sidewall perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,651 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 34,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre perrishing throughout tread pattern

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,158 miles

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

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

n s f wiper blade split on edge

o s r tyre sidewalls perishing

o s r tyre slight cut on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,230 miles

o s r tyre perishing on sidewall and on edges

slight cut o s r tyre inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,799 miles

o s r tyre both sidewalls perishing

o s r tyre slight cut on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,845 miles

n s f tyre wearing on edges

slight cut in both rear tyre on edges

slight cut in o s f tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,335 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on exhaust rear section

Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,427 miles

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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R992 ONN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R992 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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R992 ONN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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