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R149 CVW

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,692 mi
Last recorded106,692 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 CVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 106,692 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 106,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 106,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 105,809 miles

engine sump corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Jul 2023 105,796 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine sump corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 15 Jul 2022 105,464 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 104,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 104,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,779 miles

front tyres cracking in tread pattern

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,154 miles

front tyres cracking in tread pattern

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,515 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,889 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

general corrosion on suspension components

nail in offside rear tyre 185/65r14

nearside and offside front cv gaiters perishing

nearside rear tyer perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,189 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear door sills slightly corroded,

Fail 21 Mar 2015 96,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside and offside rear door sills slightly corroded,

Pass 22 Mar 2014 94,630 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Mar 2014 94,630 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

slight binding at o/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

slight binding at o/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,508 miles

both nearside and offside cv gaiters starting to deteriorate

front brake pads getting low

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear brake pads look low advise full brake check

front brake discs warped

Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,742 miles

Centre (high level) stop lamp has 2 (of 20) bulbs/LEDs not working. Over 50% of the lamp source IS working.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,782 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 65,782 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,017 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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R149 CVW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 R149 CVW, 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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R149 CVW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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