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R504 TLW

1998 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,476 mi
Last recorded84,476 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi92,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 TLW
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,476 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 84,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,792 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,916 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 70,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,514 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2008 62,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,290 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 53,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,587 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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R504 TLW is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R504 TLW, 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 R504 TLW registered?

R504 TLW is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R504 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 TLW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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