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J848 LGE

1998 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 LGE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 78,303 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,271 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 78,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2012
Fail 25 Oct 2012 77,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,815 miles

no plates

Fail 10 Oct 2008 73,661 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

no plates

n/s rear brake pipe loose

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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J848 LGE is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 J848 LGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J848 LGE registered?

J848 LGE is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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