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R293 MGC

1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto85,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 MGC
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 110,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,033 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 98,463 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 98,463 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres surface cracked

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy †

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner & outer bands †

Fail 19 Jan 2006 89,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 89,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment †

nearside & offside rear tyres surface cracked †

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner & outer bands

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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R293 MGC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R293 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R293 MGC registered?

R293 MGC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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