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R158 TJR

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,696 mi
Last recorded74,696 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 TJR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,696 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 74,696 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,749 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,397 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,875 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 60,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TJR is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R158 TJR, 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 TJR registered?

R158 TJR is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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