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V79 OHJ

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,635 mi
Last recorded65,635 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 OHJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 65,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,175 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,000 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,572 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,185 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,915 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,483 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 59,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,077 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,968 miles

nsf indicator lens damaged

nsf tyre geting low on outer and inner edges

nsr chassis rail damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,154 miles

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,363 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
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V79 OHJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 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 V79 OHJ, 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 28 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 V79 OHJ registered?

V79 OHJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V79 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 OHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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