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R732 AFC

1998 Mazda 323 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

145,623 mi
Last recorded145,623 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi92,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 AFC
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 145,623 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 145,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 141,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 134,998 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 134,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

piece of steel in the n/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2006 121,468 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 121,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R732 AFC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R732 AFC, 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 R732 AFC registered?

R732 AFC is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R732 AFC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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