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R154 ORF

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,409 mi
Last recorded139,409 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 ORF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2010 139,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underside coil springs & suspension arms

Pass 6 Oct 2009 124,596 miles

brake flexis poor

corrosion to underside

cv boots cracking

front pads worn

Pass 6 Oct 2008 113,754 miles

ns anti roll links worn

ns cv boot cracking

surface corrosion to underside

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2007 104,848 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 94,663 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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R154 ORF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R154 ORF, 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 R154 ORF registered?

R154 ORF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R154 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 ORF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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