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R163 UEY

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,691 mi
Last recorded140,691 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 UEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 140,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear coil spring extreame end missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 131,395 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn

Fail 30 Mar 2011 13,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 117,816 miles

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

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 106,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 79,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,436 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 68,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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R163 UEY is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R163 UEY, 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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R163 UEY is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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