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R133 MNK

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 MNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,662 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system.corroded & has slight leak at rear

rear suspension ,has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2012 121,662 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system.corroded & has slight leak at rear

rear suspension ,has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 107,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 99,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,882 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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R133 MNK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 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 R133 MNK registered?

R133 MNK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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