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R916 XSD

1998 Mazda 323 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,567 mi
Last recorded49,567 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi92,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 XSD
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2013 49,567 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,020 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,134 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,351 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,351 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,846 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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R916 XSD is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R916 XSD, 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 R916 XSD registered?

R916 XSD is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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