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R217 NFL

1998 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,933 mi
Last recorded132,933 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive94,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 NFL
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 132,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 132,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 126,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp broken

slight noise from n/s/f wheelbearing.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 120,829 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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R217 NFL is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 94,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R217 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R217 NFL registered?

R217 NFL is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R217 NFL safe to buy?

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