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M651 VJL

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,500 mi
Last recorded86,500 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM651 VJL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,500 miles

Exhaust blowing at rear

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,500 miles

Exhaust blowing at rear

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 119,361 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 119,361 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,635 miles

Vehicle emmisions only just met regulations took a long time to pass after lomg run

Fail 28 Apr 2014 113,635 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Vehicle emmisions only just met regulations took a long time to pass after lomg run

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,188 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 108,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,471 miles

Brake o/s/f slight binding

Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,471 miles

Brake o/s/f slight binding

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,170 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 82,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 82,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,295 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,458 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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M651 VJL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M651 VJL, 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 M651 VJL registered?

M651 VJL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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