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R908 TKY

1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,063 mi
Last recorded68,063 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto80,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 TKY
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,907 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 55,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 48,112 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 41,794 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 41,794 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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R908 TKY is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 80,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R908 TKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R908 TKY registered?

R908 TKY is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R908 TKY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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