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R181 RSP

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 RSP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,002 miles

front brake hoses are starting to perish

front pads getting low

nails in lhr&rhf tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,002 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake hoses are starting to perish

front pads getting low

nails in lhr&rhf tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,442 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,442 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aerial stub dangerous

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,463 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 57,847 miles

All tyres worn close to 2.00mm wear bars

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,847 miles

All tyres worn close to 2.00mm wear bars

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 52,055 miles

early signs of corrosion on centre silencer

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 RSP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R181 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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What year was R181 RSP registered?

R181 RSP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R181 RSP safe to buy?

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