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R180 JWO

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,091 mi
Last recorded74,091 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 JWO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,091 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 74,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,195 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes imbalanced,within limits

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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R180 JWO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R180 JWO, 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 R180 JWO registered?

R180 JWO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R180 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 JWO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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