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R147 CNF

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

87,410 mi
Last recorded87,410 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 CNF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2010 87,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,430 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,998 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,893 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 57,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,856 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 54,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R147 CNF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R147 CNF, 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 R147 CNF registered?

R147 CNF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R147 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 CNF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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