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R485 BOA

1998 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive94,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 BOA
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 126,020 miles

Slight Wiper scratch damage 'Zone B' windscreen

Slight weep of brake fluid from Master cylinder

Pass 11 Apr 2008 121,631 miles

exhaust corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 114,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 114,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 109,224 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 109,224 miles

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

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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R485 BOA is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R485 BOA, 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 R485 BOA registered?

R485 BOA is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R485 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 BOA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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