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R284 JBA

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 JBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,317 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both main pipes ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both main pipes ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,362 miles

Exhaust Front Hanger Snapped

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 92,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Front Hanger Snapped

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,652 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,652 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 81,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 66,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 48,964 miles

Nearside Front 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,666 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaitor leaking grease

offside front wiper blade split

rear tyres badly cracking

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2011 25,666 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaitor leaking grease

offside front wiper blade split

rear tyres badly cracking

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,525 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

fuel filler neck corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2010 23,523 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

fuel filler neck corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,313 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,773 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,701 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 14,391 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,391 miles

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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R284 JBA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R284 JBA, 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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R284 JBA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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