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R204 MGN

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,142 mi
Last recorded140,142 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 MGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 140,142 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 128,317 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Dec 2006 117,651 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 117,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 107,783 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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R204 MGN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R204 MGN, 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 R204 MGN registered?

R204 MGN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R204 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 MGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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