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R834 VOP

1998 Mazda 323 LX

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,196 mi
Last recorded122,196 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 LX90,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 VOP
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 122,196 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 122,098 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 111,239 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 111,239 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 111,202 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s & n/s/f brake hoses starting to deteriorate

o/s & n/s/f outer c/v boots starting to deteriorate

o/s mirror glass broken

o/s headlamp glass broken & has sharp edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,548 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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R834 VOP is a 1998 Mazda 323 LX in Blue 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 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 90,696 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R834 VOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R834 VOP registered?

R834 VOP is a 1998 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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