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R98 JTN

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,152 mi
Last recorded169,152 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 JTN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 169,152 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr bump stop det.

os wing mirror secured with tape

osf arch cover missing

plastic cover above steering rack insecure

rear arches corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 159,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 157,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 147,265 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 147,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

under car very rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2007 145,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 145,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil has slight leakage

rear wiper blade deoriated

Pass 17 Aug 2006 136,388 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 136,388 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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R98 JTN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R98 JTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R98 JTN registered?

R98 JTN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R98 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 JTN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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