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R284 MJU

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 MJU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2013 124,893 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust deteriorated

various body/ chassis corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills,inner sills, floors and inner arch bottoms starting to corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,939 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills,inner sills, floors and inner arch bottoms starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2011 114,848 miles

Both beam images incorrect, bith within aim range & unlikely to dazzle other road users.

Both sides: inner & outer sills corroded, not considered excessive.

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 114,848 miles

Both beam images incorrect, bith within aim range & unlikely to dazzle other road users.

Both sides: inner & outer sills corroded, not considered excessive.

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 114,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both sides: inner & outer sills corroded, not considered excessive.

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image incorrect.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 111,289 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 101,001 miles

drivers side wiper does not fully clear screen

Fail 8 Apr 2009 100,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

drivers side wiper does not fully clear screen

Pass 21 May 2008 91,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 91,159 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 May 2007 76,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,942 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R284 MJU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 MJU, 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 MJU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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