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R163 LHK

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,175 mi
Last recorded126,175 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 LHK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 126,175 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 126,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 124,007 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 124,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 123,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust sections are in Poor Condition.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 112,400 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,828 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,817 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along fuel tank ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Poor connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Poor connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,236 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,585 miles

front pads thin

Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,584 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)

front pads thin

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,577 miles

child seats rear

front pads low

nsf tyre on limit/worn very thin inner edge/recommend change asap

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 85,476 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seats rear

front pads low

nsf tyre on limit/worn very thin inner edge/recommend change asap

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 72,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,440 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 67,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,036 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,113 miles

front fipers starting to split

Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 62,193 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,807 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R163 LHK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R163 LHK, 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 R163 LHK registered?

R163 LHK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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