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R293 ALD

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 ALD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 71,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 79,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

N/S Mirror (Poor condition)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 42,356 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,356 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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R293 ALD is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R293 ALD, 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 R293 ALD registered?

R293 ALD is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R293 ALD safe to buy?

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