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R545 RBV

1998 Mazda 323 Executive

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive94,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 RBV
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2008 96,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 77,921 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 73,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Handbrake lever has excessive travel needs repair or adjustment

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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R545 RBV is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R545 RBV, 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 R545 RBV registered?

R545 RBV is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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