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R286 FOS

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,520 mi
Last recorded108,520 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 FOS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2009 108,520 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 108,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 88,545 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 88,536 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,876 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 76,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

sump slightly corroded and leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,246 miles

engine sump rusty to excess

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

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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R286 FOS is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R286 FOS, 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 R286 FOS registered?

R286 FOS is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R286 FOS safe to buy?

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