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R103 LGT

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,756 mi
Last recorded137,756 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 LGT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 137,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,803 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 131,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2014 125,815 miles

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

general corosion starting underside vehicle

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Fail 20 May 2014 125,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

general corosion starting underside vehicle

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 16 May 2013 120,960 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

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

general corrosion starting underside vehicle

offside rear tyre starting to wear low inside edge

squeaking noise when front wheels rotated

Pass 21 May 2012 116,490 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD OUTSIDE EDGE AND STARTING TO WEAR LOW INSIDE EDGE

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

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

general surface corosion starting underside vehicle

offside front tyre bald on outside edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear low inner and outer edges

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 23 May 2011 111,794 miles

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

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

surface corrosion rear suspension cross member

Pass 27 Apr 2010 105,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,855 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear floors corroded

o/s/rear tyre inner wall cracking

os wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,759 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 69,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R103 LGT is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R103 LGT, 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 R103 LGT registered?

R103 LGT is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R103 LGT safe to buy?

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