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R215 NHG

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,360 mi
Last recorded104,360 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 NHG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 104,360 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear floors begining to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 77,002 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,816 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 63,711 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,045 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 46,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 37,708 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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R215 NHG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R215 NHG, 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 R215 NHG registered?

R215 NHG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R215 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 NHG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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