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R289 BBP

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,567 mi
Last recorded61,567 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 BBP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 61,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,557 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 61,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 61,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,146 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 61,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,583 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,022 miles

Front Steering wheel deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,022 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering wheel deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,029 miles

Advise steering wheel cover deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,783 miles

Advise steering wheel deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,257 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,257 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight bind at front brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,600 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,599 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,041 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R289 BBP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R289 BBP, 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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R289 BBP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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