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R344 NFX

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,665 mi
Last recorded151,665 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 NFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 151,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,065 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre heavilly perished

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 126,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,104 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 114,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 102,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 102,269 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,163 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,571 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
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R344 NFX is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R344 NFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R344 NFX registered?

R344 NFX is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R344 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 NFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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