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R299 ODM

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,473 mi
Last recorded83,473 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 ODM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,473 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 83,473 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 77,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 70,568 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 70,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,731 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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R299 ODM is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R299 ODM, 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 R299 ODM registered?

R299 ODM is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R299 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 ODM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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