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T129 RCG

1999 Mazda 323

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,337 mi
Last recorded158,337 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 RCG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 158,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,959 miles

corrosion throughout

Fail 10 Aug 2015 150,956 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured both cills (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Aug 2014 142,593 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

surface corrosian throughout

Fail 5 Aug 2013 134,790 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosian throughout

Pass 5 Aug 2013 134,790 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosian throughout

Pass 14 Aug 2012 127,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2012 127,559 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2011 124,794 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2010 123,521 miles

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

surface corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2010 123,481 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2009 120,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SURFACE CORROSION ON MECH.COMPONETS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 120,988 miles

O/S TIE BAR RUBBER SPLIT

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON SOME MECH.COMPONETS

Fail 6 Mar 2009 120,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S TIE BAR RUBBER SPLIT

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON SOME MECH.COMPONETS

Pass 15 Feb 2008 111,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,550 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 92,157 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,157 miles

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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T129 RCG is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T129 RCG, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T129 RCG is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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