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R129 CCL

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,151 mi
Last recorded77,151 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 CCL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,151 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AND REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,891 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 73,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,740 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,039 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,085 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,548 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,704 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 46,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,148 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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R129 CCL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc 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 R129 CCL, 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 R129 CCL registered?

R129 CCL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R129 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 CCL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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