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R193 NFL

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,207 mi
Last recorded107,207 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 NFL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,207 miles

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

center and rear exhaust has slight blows

n/s/f wiper pivot arm has play

rear of engine leaking oil/over rack/p/s/ pump etc

Fail 8 Jul 2014 107,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

center and rear exhaust has slight blows

n/s/f wiper pivot arm has play

rear of engine leaking oil/over rack/p/s/ pump etc

Pass 13 May 2013 96,504 miles

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front exhaust flexi deteriated

misting of oil around rear of engine etc

n/s/f brake flexi cracking

Fail 10 May 2013 96,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front exhaust flexi deteriated

misting of oil around rear of engine etc

n/s/f brake flexi cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 87,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

o/s/f sidelight cover broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,437 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 78,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,154 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,154 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,996 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,996 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,825 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 58,825 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,689 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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R193 NFL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R193 NFL, 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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R193 NFL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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