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R181 GVV

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 GVV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 104,148 miles

ABS Light fault may be present did not allways follow precedure but most of the time it did?

both front brake flex hoses perished almost to excess?

both front outer c.v. boots perished almost to excess?

n/s/f tyre has run flat damage apparent on inner sidewall?

o/s/r anti rollbar link rod worn allmost to excess?

o/s/r exhaust mount broken but exhaust security ok with other mounts?

Fail 23 Dec 2010 104,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ABS Light fault may be present did not allways follow precedure but most of the time it did?

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flex hoses perished almost to excess?

both front outer c.v. boots perished almost to excess?

n/s/f tyre has run flat damage apparent on inner sidewall?

o/s/r anti rollbar link rod worn allmost to excess?

o/s/r exhaust mount broken but exhaust security ok with other mounts?

Fail 17 Nov 2010 104,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 94,519 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 84,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,651 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,072 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 80,072 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/f shaft to gearbox seal leaking

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,007 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R181 GVV is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R181 GVV, 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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R181 GVV is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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