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R332 FPV

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

203,486 mi
Last recorded203,486 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 FPV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 203,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 203,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 196,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 191,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2020 191,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2019 180,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 168,261 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 168,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 162,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 157,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 154,226 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 148,201 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 148,201 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 142,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 142,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 136,719 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,747 miles

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

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

age cracks in tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2011 130,747 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracks in tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2010 124,547 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 124,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 114,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 105,664 miles

both front c.v.joint gators slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2006 96,909 miles

head lamp beams a little yellow

n/s rear suspension front bush has moved a little on arm

small damage front number plate

small staining steering rack

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 FPV is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

R332 FPV is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R332 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 FPV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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