MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rad leaking
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer damaged
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer damaged
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R257 MRP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
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 R257 MRP, 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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R257 MRP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R257 MRP safe to buy?
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