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R204 RNL

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,251 mi
Last recorded104,251 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 RNL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 104,251 miles

front brake discs pitted approaching replacement stage

Fail 14 Feb 2008 104,251 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs pitted approaching replacement stage

unable to check offside front wheel bearing for noise due to brake bind

Pass 15 Feb 2007 97,005 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 85,429 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,429 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 RNL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RNL, 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 RNL registered?

R204 RNL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R204 RNL safe to buy?

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