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R173 RSP

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 RSP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,826 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 90,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise rear tyres cut on side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,314 miles

Both front strut top mounting rubbers splitting

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear struts - upper spring seats heavily corroded

Offside beam pattern poor - dull

Slight wear in Nearside front and Nearside rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 27 Jul 2009 85,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front strut top mounting rubbers splitting

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear struts - upper spring seats heavily corroded

Offside beam pattern poor - dull

Slight wear in Nearside front and Nearside rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,336 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,319 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 76,319 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 71,923 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Jul 2005 68,459 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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R173 RSP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 R173 RSP, 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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R173 RSP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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