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555 MTD

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,046 mi
Last recorded69,046 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 MTD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end locking device corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,714 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,879 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,133 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,133 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,127 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside & nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 60,189 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,801 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,098 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,491 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,610 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,334 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,805 miles

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

both rear tyres parrished and have uneven wear

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,819 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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555 MTD is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 555 MTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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555 MTD is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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