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R129 MNK

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,350 mi
Last recorded176,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 MNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 176,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

patches of corrosion

Fail 28 May 2012 176,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

patches of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 164,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 155,556 miles

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

small patches of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2009 146,708 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 146,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 134,851 miles

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

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s front flexi-brake hose perished

rear wiper split

slight leak in n/s/f cv boot

slight play n/s/r anti-rollbar bush

Pass 20 Mar 2007 131,918 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Mar 2006 121,442 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r anti-roll bar bushes worn

n/s/r and o/s/r anti-roll bar links worn

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 MNK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver 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 R129 MNK, 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 MNK registered?

R129 MNK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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