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R204 MNN

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,984 mi
Last recorded95,984 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 MNN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 95,984 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 95,922 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,226 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,994 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2008 83,198 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 83,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 80,031 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 80,000 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

the o/s front wiper blade could do with replacing

the o/s rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2006 70,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

the o/s front wiper blade could do with replacing

the o/s rear brake is binding slightly

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 MNN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R204 MNN, 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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R204 MNN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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