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R259 YBK

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,060 mi
Last recorded184,060 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 YBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 184,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% offside behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% nearside behind (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak possible radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs heavily worn

offside rear inner wheel arch getting weak

Pass 9 Sep 2019 171,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 158,570 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 158,021 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 150,749 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross-member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 146,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,196 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 130,085 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 130,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,430 miles

o/s headlight light out put reduced

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,579 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,090 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,735 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,609 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread getting low in places

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 YBK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBK, 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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R259 YBK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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