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R144 ODP

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,775 mi
Last recorded105,775 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 ODP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,775 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,527 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 98,609 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.WASH DELIVERY POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE CHASSIS RAILS.BOTH C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 12 May 2010 95,920 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED/LEAKING.CHASSIS DAMAGED.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 95,920 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED/LEAKING.CHASSIS DAMAGED.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

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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R144 ODP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R144 ODP, 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 R144 ODP registered?

R144 ODP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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