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R137 NDU

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,011 mi
Last recorded83,011 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 NDU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,011 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rattle poss cat

front pads low

Fail 13 Dec 2012 83,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rattle poss cat

front pads low

Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,762 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,446 miles

both front cv boots perished

Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 96,525 miles

37% imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

nearside front tyre low

nearside headlamp pattern starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Nov 2008 68,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

37% imbalance on rear brakes

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

nearside front tyre low

nearside headlamp pattern starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,569 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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R137 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R137 NDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R137 NDU registered?

R137 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R137 NDU safe to buy?

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