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R27 JFG

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,019 mi
Last recorded90,019 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 JFG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,019 miles

engine oil level low

extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

front brake hoses ferrules corroding

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear hub brake pipe corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroding

welds broken front exhaust cradle

Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,482 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Both front tyres perishing

Engine oil level low

Extensive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Offside rear hub brake pipe corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Power steering pipes corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2013 86,482 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Engine oil level low

Extensive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside rear hub brake pipe corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Power steering pipes corroding

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,139 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside rear hub brake pipe corroding

Power steering pipes corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2012 83,139 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres under inflated

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Engine oil level low

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads on wear limit

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside rear hub brake pipe corroding

Power steering pipes corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,959 miles

Engine oil level low

Extensive surface corrosion to front suspension and associated components

Front service brake veers left

Offside rear hub brake pipe corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2011 78,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil level low

Extensive surface corrosion to front suspension and associated components

Front service brake veers left

Offside rear hub brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,335 miles

Both chassis brake pipes corroding

Both outer sills at rear corroding

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

Nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Offside rear hub brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,142 miles

Both chassis brake pipes corroding

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,736 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 75,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,247 miles

extensive surface rust to front and rear suspension components

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

offside wiper deteriorated

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,852 miles

Both front brake discs light surface corrosion

Both front tyres uneven wear and worn on to the legal limit

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R27 JFG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R27 JFG, 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 R27 JFG registered?

R27 JFG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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