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A17 KWF

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,173 mi
Last recorded84,173 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KWF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,187 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front door mirror insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,185 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f door mirror insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,699 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,797 miles

both front brake flexi pipes cracked

engine/gearbox oil leak

handbrake almost at end of working travel

inside of windscreen slightly scored

offside rear brake pipe rusty

slight play at both rear anti roll bar drop links

sun visor strip fitted to top edge of windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,124 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 51,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

handbrake almost at end of working travel

nail in nearside front tyre and cut in sidewall

offside rear brake pipe rusty

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,679 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,674 miles

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

REAR BRAKE LIMITS JUST MET WOULD SUGGEST SERVICE ATTENTION REQD

Pass 21 Sep 2005 37,185 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 37,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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A17 KWF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 KWF, 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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What year was A17 KWF registered?

A17 KWF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A17 KWF safe to buy?

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