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R159 POD

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,380 mi
Last recorded96,380 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 POD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 96,380 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front wiper split slightly

Fail 8 May 2009 96,380 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front wiper split slightly

Pass 9 May 2008 87,280 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyres

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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 77,549 miles

front number plate is slightly discoloured and cracked not effecting appearance

Fail 11 May 2007 77,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front number plate is slightly discoloured and cracked not effecting appearance

Pass 9 May 2006 66,473 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

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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R159 POD is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R159 POD, 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 R159 POD registered?

R159 POD is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R159 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 POD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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