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R490 TLW

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 TLW
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,999 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2009 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,006 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,608 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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R490 TLW is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R490 TLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R490 TLW registered?

R490 TLW is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R490 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 TLW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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