MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine has a oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine has a oil leak
front discs worn
front brake discs deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs deteriorated
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worne on inner edge .
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
N/S/F O/S/F Tyres woren on inner edge .
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R252 KGJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R252 KGJ, 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 R252 KGJ registered?
R252 KGJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 January 1998.
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