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R252 RHP

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 RHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 118,069 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 118,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 116,100 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all rear suspension has corosion

both offside and nearside inner sill coroded

exhaust heatsheilds in poor condition and rattling

front coil springs coroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 116,100 miles

all rear suspension has corosion

both offside and nearside inner sill coroded

exhaust heatsheilds in poor condition and rattling

front coil springs coroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 112,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 110,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres very heavily worn on edges and small cuts in tread area

nearside front inner brake disc surface corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2008 110,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres very heavily worn on edges and small cuts in tread area

nearside front inner brake disc surface corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2007 101,208 miles

back box slightly noisey

Fail 2 Jul 2007 101,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

back box slightly noisey

Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 92,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RHP, 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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R252 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R252 RHP safe to buy?

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