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R293 RRS

1998 Mazda 323 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,512 mi
Last recorded111,512 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi92,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 RRS
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 111,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2009 111,507 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2008 90,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,519 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,408 miles

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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R293 RRS is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R293 RRS, 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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R293 RRS is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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