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R272 HGK

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 HGK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,440 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,154 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,095 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 75,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 71,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,823 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,327 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,443 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 43,697 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 41,093 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,811 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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R272 HGK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R272 HGK, 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 R272 HGK registered?

R272 HGK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R272 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 HGK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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