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R302 NNW

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,765 mi
Last recorded58,765 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 NNW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,765 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 58,765 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre distorted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,308 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping

Fail 26 Jun 2006 47,308 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre stepping

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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R302 NNW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R302 NNW registered?

R302 NNW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R302 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 NNW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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