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R126 KFE

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,523 mi
Last recorded137,523 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 KFE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 137,523 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 137,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 130,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 127,294 miles

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2009 125,043 miles

offside and nearside outer c.v boots deteriorated

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2009 125,040 miles

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

offside and nearside outer c.v boots deteriorated

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2008 122,176 miles

offside rear and nearside rear body at strut tops mounting areas starting to corrode

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2007 118,853 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 118,846 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 115,719 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 115,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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R126 KFE is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R126 KFE, 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 R126 KFE registered?

R126 KFE is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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