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WJI 1887

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,045 mi
Last recorded107,045 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1887
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 107,045 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 102,117 miles

Both front discs slightly scored

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Underseal applied to underside of car.

Pass 20 May 2011 102,117 miles

Both front discs slightly scored

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Underseal applied to underside of car.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,709 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 99,709 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 87,357 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, recommend attention.

Fuel tank filler pipes heavily corroded, recommend attention.

Fail 2 May 2007

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, recommend attention.

Fuel tank filler pipes heavily corroded, recommend attention.

Pass 3 May 2006 81,849 miles

Heat shield insecure on exhaust, rattling, removed.

Screw in nearside front tyre, recommend attention.

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes, recommend attention, keep check on.

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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WJI 1887 is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJI 1887, 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 WJI 1887 registered?

WJI 1887 is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is WJI 1887 safe to buy?

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