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ELF 6D

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,309 mi
Last recorded94,309 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 6D
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,309 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 94,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 90,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 76,669 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 76,669 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ELF 6D is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 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 ELF 6D, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ELF 6D registered?

ELF 6D is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is ELF 6D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 6D shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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