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R271 KFG

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,097 mi
Last recorded55,097 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 KFG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,097 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,257 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 52,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,085 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,480 miles

clicking from service brakes on application

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,086 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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R271 KFG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R271 KFG, 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 R271 KFG registered?

R271 KFG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R271 KFG safe to buy?

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