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R252 KGJ

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,470 mi
Last recorded130,470 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 KGJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,470 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 130,470 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 128,080 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 128,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,626 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2011 124,624 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 115,680 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 115,680 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,484 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 110,484 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 99,912 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,449 miles

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worne on inner edge .

Fail 24 Aug 2007 87,677 miles

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

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres woren on inner edge .

Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,677 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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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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The MOT history for R252 KGJ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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