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R138 TKO

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,693 mi
Last recorded55,693 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 TKO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 55,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 54,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,890 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 53,890 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,391 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,667 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,667 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,890 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 49,445 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,922 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,922 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,431 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 48,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,380 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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R138 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TKO, 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 R138 TKO registered?

R138 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R138 TKO safe to buy?

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