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R603 UGC

1998 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive94,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 UGC
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 106,190 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 106,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 95,476 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 95,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

low engine oil

Pass 11 May 2006 90,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 90,580 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R603 UGC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R603 UGC, 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 R603 UGC registered?

R603 UGC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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