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R885 MVO

1998 Mazda 323 Executive

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive94,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 MVO
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2007 102,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 102,286 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 132,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 120,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 120,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside wingmirror glass missing

wipers smearing windscreen

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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R885 MVO is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R885 MVO, 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 R885 MVO registered?

R885 MVO is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R885 MVO safe to buy?

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