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R279 RMJ

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,415 mi
Last recorded111,415 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 RMJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 111,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,415 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 105,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion to offside sill

Pass 5 Mar 2011 105,333 miles

Surface corrosion to offside sill

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,515 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 98,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 90,623 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R rear suspension arm bent

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,623 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R rear suspension arm bent

Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 82,910 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 82,910 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R279 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R279 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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What year was R279 RMJ registered?

R279 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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