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R260 LRF

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,852 mi
Last recorded79,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 LRF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 79,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s siils (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 79,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust cover insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s siils (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,441 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,285 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 65,177 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,721 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,719 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,710 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,121 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in o/s/front anti/roll bar bush

Fail 16 Feb 2010 38,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in o/s/front anti/roll bar bush

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,461 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,007 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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R260 LRF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R260 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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R260 LRF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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