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R313 FPV

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 FPV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 126,816 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 120,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 120,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,734 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,734 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 100,202 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

floor seams are rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,268 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 92,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,912 miles

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.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,855 miles

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.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,855 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,392 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 44,292 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005

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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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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