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R194 GVV

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,726 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST/UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R LIGHT LENS

Fail 11 Feb 2011 110,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST/UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R LIGHT LENS

Fail 1 Dec 2010 110,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 108,616 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 18 Nov 2009 108,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

1/ BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 19 Nov 2008 103,890 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 103,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 102,515 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

1/ FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 3/ N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,869 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 82,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

nearside door mirror loose

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 GVV 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 R194 GVV, 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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R194 GVV is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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