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R134 TSR

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,656 mi
Last recorded170,656 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 TSR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 170,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all exhaust mountings in poor condition and heat shields insecure

front pads appear very low and will possibly require discs also

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Nov 2010 162,467 miles

front flex`y brake hoses perishing/coroding.

rear no` plate cracked.light cracking on drive belt. os floor to sill area coroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 162,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

front flex`y brake hoses perishing/coroding.

rear no` plate cracked.light cracking on drive belt. os floor to sill area coroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 154,269 miles

both rear outer brake pipes coroded/pitting [BORDERLINE PASS).both main brake pipes coroded/pitting (BORDERLINE PASS).

front no` plate backing losing colour in places.crack in rear no` plate.nsr no` plate loose in mouning bracket.

no oil on dip stick [add 1litre to emission test].slight cracking on drive belt.

nsr tyre worn close to tread bars.nsr brake binding slightly.

osf tyre worn low.osf tyre bald in places on raised inner section.front flexible hose ferules coroded.

struggled to meet emission requirements.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 154,123 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear outer brake pipes coroded/pitting [BORDERLINE PASS).both main brake pipes coroded/pitting (BORDERLINE PASS).

front no` plate backing losing colour in places.crack in rear no` plate.nsr no` plate loose in mouning bracket.

no oil on dip stick [add 1litre to emission test].slight cracking on drive belt.

osf tyre worn low.osf tyre bald in places on raised inner section.front flexible hose ferules coroded.

struggled to meet emission requirements.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 141,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 141,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 127,757 miles

borderline pass on w/screen damage.

both drive belts cracked.

both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

rattle on exhaust.

slight play o/s/r a/roll bar link and o/s/f link.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 127,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

borderline pass on w/screen damage.

both drive belts cracked.

both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

rattle on exhaust.

slight play o/s/r a/roll bar link and o/s/f link.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 112,657 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 112,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear link pipes showing signs of corrosion, chip in screen,

Pass 14 Nov 2005 96,470 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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R134 TSR is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R134 TSR, 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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R134 TSR is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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