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R140 FEG

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,470 mi
Last recorded107,470 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 FEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 107,470 miles

exahust has minor blows

Fail 16 Oct 2010 107,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exahust has minor blows

Pass 21 Oct 2009 102,009 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded with minor blows

Pass 16 Oct 2008 96,742 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit in places

Fail 16 Oct 2008 96,742 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre on limit in places

Pass 20 Sep 2007 91,023 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 73,961 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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R140 FEG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R140 FEG, 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 R140 FEG registered?

R140 FEG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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