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R395 DFB

1998 Mazda 323 Executive

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,250 mi
Last recorded180,250 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive94,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 DFB
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 180,250 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 180,239 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

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n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 161,281 miles

n/s number plate light dull

stonechip to windscreen outside zone a

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2006 142,974 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 142,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2005 117,264 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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R395 DFB is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 94,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R395 DFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R395 DFB registered?

R395 DFB is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R395 DFB safe to buy?

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