1998 Mazda 323 2.0L Petrol · M27 RAP
1998 Mazda 323 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 142,354 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M27 RAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2026
- 142,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M27 RAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda 323 (M27 RAP) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength b”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bo”.
M27 RAP Mileage History
- 18/08/2023131,582 mi
- 30/08/2023131,582 mi
- 23/08/2024135,776 mi+4,194 mi
- 09/09/2024135,776 mi
- 03/07/2026142,354 mi+6,578 mi
Average of roughly 3,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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