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R138 NDU

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,738 mi
Last recorded171,738 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 NDU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2017 171,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 30 cms of seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short headlamp (1.9.2b)

both door mirrors taped up

Pass 19 Jan 2016 158,901 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 158,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 146,047 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 146,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 134,113 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust sheild clam p loose

Fail 8 Jan 2014 134,103 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust sheild clam p loose

Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,824 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 116,958 miles

front to rear tyres odd sizes

Fail 14 Jan 2012 116,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to rear tyres odd sizes

Pass 6 Jan 2011 111,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,411 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 106,387 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 99,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 91,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,409 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 81,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 75,246 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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R138 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R138 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.

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R138 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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