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R302 AOF

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,461 mi
Last recorded144,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 AOF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 144,461 miles

advise clutch worn

advise front lenses cracked

advise n/s front caliper area damp

advise n/s front position lamp came on when tapped

advise slight oil leak at rack pinion

advise surface corrosion to outer sills

strong advise corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2011 144,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advise clutch worn

advise front lenses cracked

advise n/s front caliper area damp

advise n/s front position lamp came on when tapped

advise slight oil leak at rack pinion

advise surface corrosion to outer sills

strong advise corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2010 138,130 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 138,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise front tyres low tread

advise rear crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 132,338 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 132,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust catalyst bracket corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to limit

front no. plate loose

nearside front chassis leg corroded

surface corrosion on inner sills

surface corrosion rear chassis legs

Pass 13 Aug 2008 122,960 miles

exhaust back box baffles loose

nearside and offside c.v boots cracking

nearside and offside front brake flexi`s cracking

oil leaks

slight play offside rear drop link

surface corrosion rear chassis legs

Fail 13 Aug 2008 122,960 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box baffles loose

nearside and offside c.v boots cracking

nearside and offside front brake flexi`s cracking

oil leaks

slight play offside rear drop link

surface corrosion rear chassis legs

Pass 22 Aug 2007 112,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 112,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE FRONT No PLATE DETERIORATING

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 84,886 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R302 AOF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R302 AOF, 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 R302 AOF registered?

R302 AOF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R302 AOF safe to buy?

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