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R329 ENE

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,706 mi
Last recorded109,706 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 ENE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,612 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bootlid (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 100,035 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,988 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 66,078 miles

Has little reserve travel on parking brake.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,078 miles

Has little reserve travel on parking brake.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 50,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,674 miles

slight vibration felt on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 May 2008 44,195 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 44,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 41,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,795 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R329 ENE is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R329 ENE, 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 R329 ENE registered?

R329 ENE is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R329 ENE safe to buy?

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