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R326 RMJ

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,006 mi
Last recorded102,006 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 RMJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2011 102,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 102,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,617 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 92,536 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 77,134 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,989 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 76,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 76,467 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 76,467 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R326 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R326 RMJ, 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 R326 RMJ registered?

R326 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R326 RMJ safe to buy?

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