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R596 FFC

1998 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,588 mi
Last recorded114,588 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive94,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 FFC
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 114,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 114,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 16 Oct 2006 99,820 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 99,820 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rea tyre slightl out of shape.

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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R596 FFC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R596 FFC, 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 R596 FFC registered?

R596 FFC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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