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K916 SSU

1998 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,950 mi
Last recorded73,950 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK916 SSU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 73,950 miles

condensation in rear lights

o/s/r brake sticking

vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Dec 2014 73,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condensation in rear lights

o/s/r brake sticking

vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust leaking slightly at flexi section

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,227 miles

slight blow from exhaust at front

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,227 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

slight blow from exhaust at front

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,153 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads very low

slight brake bind nearside front

slight brake bind offside front

small exhaust blow from front pipe flexi

Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,147 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,285 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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K916 SSU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K916 SSU, 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 K916 SSU registered?

K916 SSU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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