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R149 OYS

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 OYS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,743 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,601 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,709 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,191 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,849 miles

exhaust hangers on exhaust secured with hose clips.also exhaut showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread close to the edge of tread

Fail 7 Nov 2007 73,849 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust hangers on exhaust secured with hose clips.also exhaut showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread close to the edge of tread

Fail 15 Nov 2006 65,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,911 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 OYS is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OYS, 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 R149 OYS registered?

R149 OYS is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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