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R313 VYD

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,112 mi
Last recorded159,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 VYD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 159,112 miles

Offside Front Floor not fully secure o/s floor to sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 155,348 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded through

Fail 4 Jul 2018 155,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded through

Pass 24 Jul 2017 151,172 miles

Offside Front floor pan too inner sill corroded and holed

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2017 151,171 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front floor pan too inner sill corroded and holed

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2016 145,090 miles

Under vehical corrosion

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 145,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under vehical corrosion

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 138,717 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 138,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 132,162 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 126,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 121,785 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 115,592 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2011 115,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2010 110,169 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 110,163 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 105,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 102,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 102,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,786 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 95,628 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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R313 VYD is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R313 VYD, 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 R313 VYD registered?

R313 VYD is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R313 VYD shows 21 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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