1997 Mazda 323 Estoril — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
34.6%
Latest Pass Rate
52
Total Tests (All Years)
103,926 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for 323 Estoril
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 34.6%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 19.7% below average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
34.6%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 52Avg Mileage 103,926Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 51.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Mazda 323 Estoril, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
51.9%
— Consistent
Suspension
42.3%
— Consistent
Brakes
42.3%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
19.2%
— Consistent
Tyres
19.2%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 51.9% (12 yrs) | 51.9% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 42.3% (12 yrs) | 42.3% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 42.3% (12 yrs) | 42.3% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 19.2% (12 yrs) | 19.2% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 19.2% (12 yrs) | 19.2% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mazda 323 Estoril cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 52 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.