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R194 RHP

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,805 mi
Last recorded63,805 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 RHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,350 miles

rear shockers weak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,300 miles

o/s cv boot cracking

blow rear exh

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,648 miles

damage screen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,292 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,022 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside outer cv gaiters has cracks

Fail 21 Jan 2012 41,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside outer cv gaiters has cracks

Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,057 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel and brake pipes running under vehicle are corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 38,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel and brake pipes running under vehicle are corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,087 miles

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

advise on nearside front indicator outer lens broken (inner lens ok)

both front tyres worn too 2 1/2mm

small cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall

offside rear tyre cracking and nailed

Fail 24 Jan 2009 37,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise on nearside front indicator outer lens broken (inner lens ok)

both front tyres worn too 2 1/2mm

small cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall

offside rear tyre cracking and nailed

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 33,188 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,988 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 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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What year was R194 RHP registered?

R194 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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