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R149 HEJ

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,948 mi
Last recorded112,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 HEJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 112,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both door sills

Pass 16 Jul 2016 107,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 95,422 miles

all roadsprings corroded

rear shockabsorber boots are split

rear silencer/heavily corroded/small exhaust blow exists

surface corrosion underbody/suspension

Fail 26 Apr 2012 92,171 miles

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

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

both rear shockabsorber boots are split

corrosion developing sills/underbody surfaces

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,171 miles

both rear shockabsorber boots are split

corrosion developing sills/underbody surfaces

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,232 miles

all roadsprings are corroded..

play at o/s/r anti-roll bar link..

rear shockabsorber boots are poor/

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,374 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2006 64,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

both front flexi brake pipes aged/perished

both outer c/v gaiters perished /aged †rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2006 64,922 miles

both front flexi brake pipes aged/perished

both outer c/v gaiters perished /aged †rear number plate deteriorating

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R149 HEJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R149 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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