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R292 BBP

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,022 mi
Last recorded101,022 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 BBP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 101,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,554 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,250 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 65,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f indicator lamp cracked

rear of car accident damaged

Pass 30 May 2008 48,270 miles

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

near side front tyre outer wall shows signs of cracking and is close to the limit

Fail 30 May 2008 48,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre outer wall shows signs of cracking and is close to the limit

Fail 26 May 2007 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear bumper slight damage near rigistration plate

Pass 26 May 2007 46,642 miles

rear bumper slight damage near rigistration plate

Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,269 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 38,269 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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R292 BBP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R292 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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R292 BBP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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