MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
rear brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front outer driveshaft boots badly perished.
n/s/r suspension drop link slight play in lower joint.
o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge
oil leak.
slight play in n/s/f lower drop link ball joint.
small chip in o/s part of screen.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front outer driveshaft boots badly perished.
n/s/r suspension drop link slight play in lower joint.
o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge
oil leak.
slight play in n/s/f lower drop link ball joint.
small chip in o/s part of screen.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
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)
front brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroeded
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
front brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroeded
rear wiper blade split
both rear shockabsorber dust covers split.
n/s/r coil spring corroded.
o/s wiper end split.
o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing.
o/s/r tyre getting low.
rear brake pads getting low.
surface rust on front brake discs.
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear shockabsorber dust covers split.
n/s/r coil spring corroded.
o/s wiper end split.
o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing.
o/s/r tyre getting low.
rear brake pads getting low.
surface rust on front brake discs.
hand brake travel quite high.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
hand brake travel quite high.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
weld cracked on centre secton of exhaust (by mounting point)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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R261 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R261 RMJ, 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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R261 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 March 1998.
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