MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under vehicle corroded but no holes
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under vehicle corroded but no holes
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
around osf cv boot slight grease but no cuts
front number plate slightly cracked
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
around osf cv boot slight grease but no cuts
front number plate slightly cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
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R157 ORF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R157 ORF registered?
R157 ORF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R157 ORF safe to buy?
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