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R158 CNF

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,724 mi
Last recorded107,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 CNF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 101,598 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 101,598 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,450 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 88,442 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front window defective

Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,059 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,059 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,770 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 68,770 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,965 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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R158 CNF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R158 CNF, 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 R158 CNF registered?

R158 CNF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R158 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 CNF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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