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R128 YNB

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,543 mi
Last recorded136,543 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 YNB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 136,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 122,984 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 122,949 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 110,540 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 98,107 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 98,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 94,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,099 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 86,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 80,041 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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R128 YNB is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R128 YNB, 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 R128 YNB registered?

R128 YNB is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R128 YNB safe to buy?

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