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R129 TKO

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 TKO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2011 124,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 124,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 116,308 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 116,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,618 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,235 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 83,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 52,732 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 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TKO, 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 TKO registered?

R129 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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