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R141 LKN

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,592 mi
Last recorded72,592 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 LKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,521 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from auto pipes into radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 61,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 60,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 583,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,269 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,050 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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R141 LKN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R141 LKN, 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 R141 LKN registered?

R141 LKN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R141 LKN safe to buy?

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