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M558 SRO

1995 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,459 mi
Last recorded50,459 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM558 SRO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2013 50,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres perrishing + spliting

n/s/r + n/s/f light lens broken

Fail 28 Dec 2013 50,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres perrishing + spliting

n/s/r + n/s/f light lens broken

Pass 31 Dec 2012 49,287 miles

Combination of minor scuffs around vehicle body

Damage/corrosion on nearside rear of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded & minor leak at rear joint

General corrosion on the underside components

Nearside front position lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 49,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Combination of minor scuffs around vehicle body

Damage/corrosion on nearside rear of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded & minor leak at rear joint

General corrosion on the underside components

Nearside front position lamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,993 miles

Front tyre's cracking.

Near side rear wing +bumper damage.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 46,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyre's cracking.

Near side rear wing +bumper damage.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,791 miles

Front and rear antiroll bars are corroded.

Nearside front indicator lamp unit is crcked.

Offside rear bumper has accident damage.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 46,789 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear antiroll bars are corroded.

Nearside front indicator lamp unit is crcked.

Offside rear bumper has accident damage.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nsf tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s number plate connection

n/s/f side light lense cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,818 miles

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

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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M558 SRO is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 M558 SRO, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M558 SRO registered?

M558 SRO is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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