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R207 HMA

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 HMA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,371 miles

nearside front alloy wheel slight buckle

Fail 10 Aug 2009 95,371 miles

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

nearside front alloy wheel slight buckle

Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside chassis slightly corroded

rear crossmenber slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,487 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake pads slightly low

nearside front light slightly damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2007 71,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake pads slightly low

nearside front light slightly damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,008 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 67,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside sidelight lens damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside handbrake return spring missing from calliper

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar drop link

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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R207 HMA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R207 HMA, 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 R207 HMA registered?

R207 HMA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R207 HMA safe to buy?

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