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R167 OTN

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,680 mi
Last recorded85,680 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 OTN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,680 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,554 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,836 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 77,863 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 71,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,656 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 68,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,903 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 65,879 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery acid all over tray and inner wing.

both rear trailing arm front mounting points corroded.

front no plate cracked.

nearside front wiper blade splitting.

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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R167 OTN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R167 OTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R167 OTN registered?

R167 OTN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R167 OTN safe to buy?

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