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R180 MNK

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,195 mi
Last recorded158,195 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 MNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 158,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 147,677 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 27 Jan 2012 147,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 138,438 miles

REAR SUB FRAME HAS SOME CORROSION

Fail 10 Jan 2011 138,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

REAR SUB FRAME HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 18 Jan 2010 125,732 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 115,883 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 108,441 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 108,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 98,412 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,412 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
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R180 MNK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R180 MNK, 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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R180 MNK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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