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R305 APW

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,925 mi
Last recorded101,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 APW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 101,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,272 miles

All tyre side walls cracked and pershed

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyre side walls badly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,010 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 91,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 86,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,341 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 74,093 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,186 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 70,182 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,218 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 54,910 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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R305 APW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R305 APW, 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 R305 APW registered?

R305 APW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R305 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 APW shows 15 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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