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R36 VBU

1998 Mazda 323 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi92,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 VBU
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 104,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 86,849 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 64,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,122 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 56,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R36 VBU is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver 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 R36 VBU, 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 R36 VBU registered?

R36 VBU is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R36 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 VBU 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.

Does R36 VBU have outstanding finance?

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