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R157 NDU

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 NDU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 130,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

possible deterioration of rear shock absorbers detected when rear of car raised

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,909 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 121,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 117,548 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 117,548 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 115,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 106,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 98,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 91,533 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 91,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2007 82,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2007 82,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,824 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 69,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside 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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R157 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R157 NDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R157 NDU registered?

R157 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R157 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 NDU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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