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R332 DGY

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,168 mi
Last recorded86,168 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 DGY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,168 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

steering wheel grip coming loose

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,168 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

steering wheel grip coming loose

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,518 miles

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

front number plate

rear number plate

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,175 miles

child seat fitted.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 74,843 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)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates

Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,843 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,949 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,681 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 59,128 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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R332 DGY is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R332 DGY, 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 R332 DGY registered?

R332 DGY is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R332 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 DGY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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