MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength VARIOUS PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND REPAIRED
FLOOR SECTIONS ARE RUSTED
Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
Nearside HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking
both front tyres worn to bald on inner edges
both rear coil springs corroded
center and rear exhaust joint blowing
center to rear exhaust section hanger deteriorated and blowing
exhaust heat shields deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn to bald on inner edges
both rear coil springs corroded
center and rear exhaust joint blowing
center to rear exhaust section hanger deteriorated and blowing
exhaust heat shields deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion starting rear inner sills
offside sill corroded/repaired
rear anti-roll-bar ball joints worn
ADVANCE WEAR IN THE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS BALL JOINTS
BOTH REAR AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BOTH (1.1.A.3e)
INNER SILLS UNDER THE CAR AT THE REAR ARE RUSTED
O/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT WORN
O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
REAR FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTED AND WEAK
ADVANCE WEAR IN THE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS BALL JOINTS
BOTH REAR AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BOTH (1.1.A.3e)
INNER SILLS UNDER THE CAR AT THE REAR ARE RUSTED
O/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT WORN
O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
REAR FLOOR SEAMS ARE RUSTED AND WEAK
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
floor seams are rusting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
n/s screen wash operation poor
n/s sill is damaged
rear floor seams are rusted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
n/s screen wash operation poor
n/s sill is damaged
rear floor seams are rusted
rear heel panels rusting.
rear wiper split.
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust joints rusting.
oil leaks.
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust joints rusting.
oil leaks.
rear heel panels rusting.
rear wiper split.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion starting on floor
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre out of round/shape
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid level is low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion starting on floor
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield broken
front brake discs slightly worn
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
are the tyre pressures low ?
both the front and rear tyres are wearing on the edges
corrosion on various brake pipes
exhaust heat shield fixing is broken
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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R313 FPV is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R313 FPV, 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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R313 FPV is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 June 1998.
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