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VJI 7324

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,348 mi
Last recorded124,348 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 7324
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 124,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn

rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 120,754 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on both rear suspension mounts

curbing to all wheels

exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust bracket cracked

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & cracking

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 120,754 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on both rear suspension mounts

curbing to all wheels

exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust bracket cracked

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & cracking

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 116,650 miles

all tyres worn low on insides

corrosion on subframes

corrosion to rear body

damage to n/s/r wing/bumper

front exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking recommend replacing

shock absorber boots split

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 14 Nov 2009 116,645 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres worn low on insides

corrosion on subframes

corrosion to rear body

damage to n/s/r wing/bumper

front exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking recommend replacing

shock absorber boots split

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 17 Nov 2008 109,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 108,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 98,736 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2006 87,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,038 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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VJI 7324 is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green 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 VJI 7324, 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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VJI 7324 is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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