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R194 DVW

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,830 mi
Last recorded101,830 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 DVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 101,830 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 101,830 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,065 miles

o/s/f disc is scored on inner face

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,500 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,022 miles

battery loose in tray

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perished and cracked

self tapping screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 20 Jan 2009 85,022 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery loose in tray

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perished and cracked

self tapping screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,106 miles

n/s/rearouter sidewall of tyre cracked.

o/s/front inner sidewall of tyre cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2008 80,106 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rearouter sidewall of tyre cracked.

o/s/front inner sidewall of tyre cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2007 69,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear bumper cover

small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

small cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,953 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear bumper cover

small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

small cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,880 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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R194 DVW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R194 DVW, 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 R194 DVW registered?

R194 DVW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R194 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 DVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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