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R326 KMV

1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,998 mi
Last recorded79,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto85,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 KMV
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,998 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 79,995 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,407 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,407 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,089 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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R326 KMV is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R326 KMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R326 KMV registered?

R326 KMV is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R326 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 KMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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