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R139 TSR

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,656 mi
Last recorded107,656 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 TSR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 107,656 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 104,971 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 104,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 101,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2007 97,696 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jan 2006 94,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 94,008 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R139 TSR is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R139 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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What year was R139 TSR registered?

R139 TSR is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R139 TSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 TSR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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