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R324 APW

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,743 mi
Last recorded97,743 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 APW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,743 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills have damage

Fail 5 Mar 2018 87,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills have damage

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone holder (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,851 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,051 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,230 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,387 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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R324 APW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R324 APW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R324 APW registered?

R324 APW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R324 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 APW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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