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R133 KPN

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,739 mi
Last recorded128,739 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 KPN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 128,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 117,605 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 117,396 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,168 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,782 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,194 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,988 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,850 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R133 KPN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 R133 KPN, 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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R133 KPN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R133 KPN safe to buy?

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