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R282 WPX

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 WPX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 101,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 94,102 miles

slight weeping from steering rack, both front out cv boots perishing but not split

Pass 20 Dec 2007 80,584 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 71,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,393 miles

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

some play developing in steering rack.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,683 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 62,681 miles

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

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

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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R282 WPX is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R282 WPX, 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 R282 WPX registered?

R282 WPX is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R282 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 WPX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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