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R129 HMA

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 HMA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 129,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 129,395 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 124,597 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 124,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 117,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 107,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,023 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 102,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,463 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,202 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 91,200 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Pass 9 Aug 2005 83,523 miles

Front number plate becoming discoloured.

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 HMA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R129 HMA registered?

R129 HMA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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