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R346 RMJ

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,776 mi
Last recorded120,776 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 RMJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,776 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,322 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 119,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 118,255 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under carriage condition rusted and majority of suspension component showing sign of corrosion.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from sump at time of test general sump condition rusted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated needs replacing.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,470 miles

General condition under carriage sign of corrosion.

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 116,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut down to inner canvas. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut down to inner canvas. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Central Exhaust one of the exhaust mount broken. supported.

General condition under carriage sign of corrosion.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,358 miles

Under car showing sign of corrosion.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,534 miles

Both front C.V gaitor seperating.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,924 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,147 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 84,838 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads low

o/s front brake hose perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 76,977 miles

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

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

nsf & osf tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2008 73,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 68,403 miles

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

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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R346 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RMJ, 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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R346 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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