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R114 KWT

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,004 mi
Last recorded122,004 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 KWT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 122,004 miles

general condition rusty

nearside front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside front brake disces pitted

Fail 27 May 2011 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

general condition rusty

nearside front bumper insecure

offside and nearside front brake disces pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 118,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brakepipes coated in oil

Fail 26 May 2010 118,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brakepipes coated in oil

Pass 29 May 2009 115,104 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 29 May 2009 115,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 16 May 2008 108,627 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 108,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to open rear n/s door from inside or outside

Pass 17 Jan 2007 90,157 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2006 85,631 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R114 KWT is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R114 KWT, 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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R114 KWT is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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