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J18 RFG

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,251 mi
Last recorded116,251 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 RFG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 114,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,987 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 112,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,072 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,642 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,388 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 73,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,876 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ON THE INNER EDGES

N/S/R BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHED

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 57,975 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,665 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 49,665 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 42,204 miles

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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J18 RFG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J18 RFG, 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 J18 RFG registered?

J18 RFG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is J18 RFG safe to buy?

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