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R189 TKO

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

16,544 mi
Last recorded16,544 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 TKO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,544 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 116,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

driver wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2010 102,925 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

driver seat slightly insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2010 102,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

driver seat slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 90,616 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 90,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,636 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 76,636 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear number plates are fading

n/s/f tyre is on wear bands,o/s/f tyre is close to wear bands (185/65*14hr)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 76,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,759 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 69,759 miles

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

front & rear number plates are faded

front wipers poor

keep an eye on front tyres,will probably req changing before next mot (n/s is worst)

n/s/r tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge (poss going out of shape)

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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R189 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R189 TKO, 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 R189 TKO registered?

R189 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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