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J14 RML

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,132 mi
Last recorded179,132 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 RML
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 179,132 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 179,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 173,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 166,466 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 166,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2012 160,445 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 160,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 151,426 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 151,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 140,496 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 132,531 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 125,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 125,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 117,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 110,603 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 110,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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J14 RML is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J14 RML, 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 J14 RML registered?

J14 RML is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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