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R281 ALD

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,072 mi
Last recorded87,072 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 ALD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,906 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 66,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 60,452 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,875 miles

Steering lock not working,ignition switch is disconnected from lock and loose.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,779 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 57,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 567,971 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 56,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,438 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 54,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R281 ALD is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R281 ALD, 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 R281 ALD registered?

R281 ALD is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R281 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 ALD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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