MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
boot lid wont stay open
o/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
rear boot lid not stay open
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear boot lid struts dont support lid when open
ADVISE ENGINE MISFIRE
ADVISE FRONT B/PADS GETTING LOW
ADVISE O/S & N/S C/V GAITERS PERISHED BUT NOT SPLIT
ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR N/S REAR LINKROD
exhaust middle section heat shield rattling
front tyres worn to 2.5mm
offside rear tyre worn to 2mm
offside rear tyre worn to 2mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust middle section heat shield rattling
front tyres worn to 2.5mm
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R216 DBW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R216 DBW, 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 R216 DBW registered?
R216 DBW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is R216 DBW safe to buy?
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