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R115 SBV

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 SBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,430 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,667 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,445 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 57,792 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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R115 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R115 SBV, 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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R115 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R115 SBV safe to buy?

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