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R344 DPW

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,340 mi
Last recorded113,340 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 DPW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 113,340 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 113,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 108,394 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 108,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,308 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 107,308 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 105,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 105,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 103,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 101,487 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 101,484 miles

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

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

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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R344 DPW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R344 DPW, 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 R344 DPW registered?

R344 DPW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R344 DPW safe to buy?

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