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R280 ULC

1998 Mazda 323 Lxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,164 mi
Last recorded65,164 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi92,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 ULC
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,140 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,658 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 57,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2006 49,872 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 49,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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R280 ULC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 92,449 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R280 ULC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R280 ULC registered?

R280 ULC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R280 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 ULC shows 6 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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