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S359 RRD

1998 Mazda 323 LX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 LX90,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 RRD
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,252 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 85,252 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 79,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,023 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

neaarside front headlamp glass cracked,condensation in unit

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2006 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

neaarside front headlamp glass cracked,condensation in unit

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

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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S359 RRD is a 1998 Mazda 323 LX 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 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 S359 RRD, 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 S359 RRD registered?

S359 RRD is a 1998 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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