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R345 EBJ

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,379 mi
Last recorded80,379 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 EBJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,379 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 80,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,332 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,322 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 70,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall(not exposing reinforcement)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall(not exposing reinforcement)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 61,075 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 60,057 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 60,056 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 56,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,140 miles

Clutch operation at pedal feels rough and creaky.

Offside driveshaft outer CV gaiter is fairly perished.

Offside front brake hose is lightly perishing.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has a split. (not to cords)

Pass 16 May 2007 46,231 miles

Rear tyres are perished at sidewalls.

Windscreen is damaged close to MOT limit of 40mm in zone B.

Pass 19 May 2006 41,900 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall †

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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R345 EBJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R345 EBJ, 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 R345 EBJ registered?

R345 EBJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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