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R259 LRF

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,535 mi
Last recorded55,535 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 LRF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 55,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise vehicle under side rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2025 55,526 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 55,526 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 55,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,271 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,914 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,429 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,158 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R259 LRF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R259 LRF, 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 R259 LRF registered?

R259 LRF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R259 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 LRF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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