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R298 NNW

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NNW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,173 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,646 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,429 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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R298 NNW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R298 NNW, 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 R298 NNW registered?

R298 NNW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R298 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 NNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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