MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f tyre edge low
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
o/s/f tyre edge low
corrosion forming throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels
oil leak(sump)
slight bind nearside front brake
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
corrosion forming throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels
oil leak(sump)
slight bind nearside front brake
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside and nearside outer sills rusted
offside and nearside under sills rusted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside and nearside floor to sill area rusted
offside and nearside rear chassis and floors rusted
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
hand brake travel slightly high
rattle from catalyst area
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
front number plate damaged
front pads low
near side front tyre 2mm and off side front
off side cv boot perished
sump heavily corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R280 VSN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc 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 R280 VSN, 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 R280 VSN registered?
R280 VSN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 June 1998.
Is R280 VSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 VSN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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