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R321 LKO

1998 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,046 mi
Last recorded134,046 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V96,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 LKO
MakeMazda
Model323 Zxi V6 24V
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 134,046 miles

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

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

front no plate deteriorating

n/s + o/s front wheels has slight binding

rear washer not working

Fail 23 Oct 2008 134,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front no plate deteriorating

n/s + o/s front wheels has slight binding

rear washer not working

Pass 23 Oct 2007 132,049 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW,CORROSION,BRAKE PIPE CORROSION

Fail 19 Oct 2007 132,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW,CORROSION,BRAKE PIPE CORROSION

Pass 26 Oct 2006 128,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate slightly deteriateing

Fail 26 Oct 2006 128,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriateing

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
7,682
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 63
brake disc excessively pitted 59
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Full Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V reliability report

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R321 LKO is a 1998 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 96,869 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 Zxi V6 24V fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R321 LKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R321 LKO is a 1998 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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