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R717 YFC

1998 Mazda 323 Lxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,284 mi
Last recorded141,284 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi92,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 YFC
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 141,284 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 141,284 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 134,579 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 134,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 122,587 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 122,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R717 YFC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R717 YFC, 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 R717 YFC registered?

R717 YFC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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