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R195 KAE

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,977 mi
Last recorded150,977 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 KAE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 150,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

age cracking in sidewall of n/s/r tyre ==== corrosion in metal brake pipes === corrosion in top plates of road spring supporting plates n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 26 Jul 2011 145,466 miles

n/s & o/s rear suspention legs are leaking oil

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Fail 26 Jul 2011 145,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s rear suspention legs are leaking oil

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Fail 28 Jul 2010 138,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

excessive travel in hand brake

front brake pads are worn thin

Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,063 miles

front brake pads are worn thin

excessive travel in hand brake

Pass 7 Aug 2009 131,580 miles

both front tyres [tread depth 3mm]

Pass 4 Aug 2008 126,342 miles

excessive travel in hand brake

Fail 6 Aug 2007 120,670 miles

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

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

excessive travel in hand brake

Pass 6 Aug 2007 120,670 miles

excessive travel in hand brake

Pass 7 Aug 2006 114,537 miles

excessive travel in hand brake (requires adgusting )

Fail 7 Aug 2006 114,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive travel in hand brake (requires adgusting )

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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R195 KAE 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 54.5%.

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 R195 KAE, 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 R195 KAE registered?

R195 KAE is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R195 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 KAE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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