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R191 RHP

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 RHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,187 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 117,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,497 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust mounting broken but adequetly supported elsewhere

Fail 9 Nov 2016 103,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance measured at 43% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

centre to rear exhaust mounting broken but adequetly supported elsewhere

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,908 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front tyres both sides worn on inner edges

Offside centre section exhaust support broken

Fail 10 Nov 2015 86,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front tyres both sides worn on inner edges

Offside centre section exhaust support broken

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 60,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres rubber perishing and cracking

Pass 27 May 2011 58,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 56,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,598 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 50,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,497 miles

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

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

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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R191 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R191 RHP, 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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R191 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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