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R341 XWO

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,131 mi
Last recorded117,131 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 XWO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump heavily corroded

general underside corrosion

n/s/r tyre close to limit and worn on edge

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,080 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage to wing area

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under side corrosion

rear shocks weak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,078 miles

general underside corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general body damage

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,510 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded & worn

n/s front wing damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,645 miles

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

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

both rear shocker covers split & insecure

leds' in centre stop light inop

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,645 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear shocker covers split & insecure

leds' in centre stop light inop

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 63,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f body damage

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn unneavenly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,401 miles

n/s/f body damage

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn unneavenly

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,786 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 37,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,910 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,888 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R341 XWO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc 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 R341 XWO, 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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R341 XWO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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