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VIW 5854

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,985 mi
Last recorded123,985 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 5854
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,084 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 116,084 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 101,608 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 101,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,038 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 94,038 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 84,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VIW 5854 is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VIW 5854, 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.

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What year was VIW 5854 registered?

VIW 5854 is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VIW 5854 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 5854 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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