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R155 ORF

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,117 mi
Last recorded49,117 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 ORF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,117 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,271 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,389 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,663 miles

Front outer C.V boots cracking.

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 29,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front outer C.V boots cracking.

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,442 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front indicator cracked.

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front indicator cracked.

Rear tyres cracking.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,914 miles

Condensation in offside front indicator.

Front brakes binding slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Outer C.V boots cracking.

Rear of car going rusty under neath.

Rear suspension bushes deterating.

Rear tyres cracking.

Scratches on windscreen.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,914 miles

Condensation in offside front indicator.

Front brakes binding slightly.

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

Outer C.V boots cracking.

Rear of car going rusty under neath.

Rear suspension bushes deterating.

Rear tyres cracking.

Scratches on windscreen.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,190 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise front number plate cracked but lettering o.k

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,483 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,756 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 21,644 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R155 ORF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R155 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 R155 ORF registered?

R155 ORF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R155 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 ORF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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