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R994 BNS

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,110 mi
Last recorded94,110 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 BNS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,110 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill kit fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,863 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 77,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,636 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 64,635 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,550 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 61,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 53,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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R994 BNS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R994 BNS, 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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R994 BNS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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