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K20 JGB

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 JGB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,710 miles

underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2017 138,340 miles

Under body and suspension components heavily corroded all

Pass 14 Apr 2016 133,093 miles

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

oil leak

underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2016 132,936 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,423 miles

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2015 127,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 121,258 miles

General underbody corrosion

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

O/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 121,258 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

General underbody corrosion

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

O/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2012 110,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 100,344 miles

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

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

passanger and drivers rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 100,344 miles

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

passanger and drivers rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 95,165 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 95,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 88,907 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 83,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 73,966 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 73,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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K20 JGB is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K20 JGB, 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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K20 JGB is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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