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R346 AOF

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,257 mi
Last recorded93,257 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 AOF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,449 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 88,434 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 70,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,257 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,257 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,822 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,287 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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R346 AOF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R346 AOF, 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 R346 AOF registered?

R346 AOF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R346 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 AOF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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