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R307 RMJ

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,938 mi
Last recorded72,938 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 RMJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,938 miles

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vehicle corossion

Fail 8 Mar 2014 72,786 miles

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

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vehicle corossion

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,199 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,962 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,398 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,459 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 44,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,906 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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R307 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R307 RMJ, 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 R307 RMJ registered?

R307 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R307 RMJ safe to buy?

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