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L201 WOT

1998 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,070 mi
Last recorded108,070 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 WOT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 108,070 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 108,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L201 WOT is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L201 WOT, 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 L201 WOT registered?

L201 WOT is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L201 WOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L201 WOT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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