MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside 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)
one exhaust hanger bracket broken away from exhaust
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside 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)
one exhaust hanger bracket broken away from exhaust
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mil
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 VMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R196 VMJ, 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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R196 VMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 May 1998.
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