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R149 TJB

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 TJB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 117,164 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f c v gaitors slightly deterioted

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

steering wheel cover slightly loose

Fail 10 Feb 2011 177,156 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Tyre is damaged but it is not deep enough to see the cord

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering wheel cover slightly loose

Pass 12 Feb 2010 170,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 151,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 137,393 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 TJB is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TJB, 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 TJB registered?

R149 TJB is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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