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R337 RNK

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 RNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

inner and outer sills have corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

wipers poor

Fail 21 Mar 2016 102,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

inner and outer sills have corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,337 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jan 2015 100,302 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres persisted

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,812 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight blow on front exhaust

temp repair made to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,006 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread area.

Both front wheels slightly binding.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,495 miles

Both w/wiper ends perished.Both front wheels slightly binding.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 88,495 miles

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

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

Both w/wiper ends perished.Both front wheels slightly binding.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 82,944 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,609 miles

rear exhaust secured by cable.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,946 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,946 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,563 miles

rear exhaust box mount adrift,temp repair has been carried out

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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R337 RNK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R337 RNK, 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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R337 RNK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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