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R214 YOE

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,702 mi
Last recorded172,702 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 YOE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2016 172,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.60 (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack pinion (2.3.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sills (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 164,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front trackrod end gaiters perished

brake pipes corroded (rear)

engine oily

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

fuel pipes corroded (rear)

n/s/r wheel has slight binding

o/s/f wheel bearing not checked due to cant spin wheel

rear arm bushes perished

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 164,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front trackrod end gaiters perished

brake pipes corroded (rear)

engine oily

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

fuel pipes corroded (rear)

n/s/r wheel has slight binding

o/s/f wheel bearing not checked due to cant spin wheel

rear arm bushes perished

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 160,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oily

exhaust heat shield corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear arm bushes perished

rear suspension and mountings corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 157,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

engine oily

exhaust mount perished

front discs slightly pitted

rear arm bushes perished

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar drop link

Fail 8 Apr 2013 157,573 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

engine oily

exhaust mount perished

front discs slightly pitted

rear arm bushes perished

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar drop link

Pass 12 Apr 2012 151,449 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

c.o reading close to limit on fast and natural idle

rear brake readings low

slight play in both rear link pins

surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches and outer sills

surface corrosion to rear inner sills and suspension units

Fail 30 Mar 2012 151,290 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 146,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 133,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 133,863 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 126,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 126,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 121,747 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 121,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2007 112,200 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 112,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R214 YOE is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R214 YOE, 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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R214 YOE is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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