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M999 ALC

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,707 mi
Last recorded84,707 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 ALC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jan 2019 84,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,568 miles

undernearth undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,230 miles

sill covers fitted

undernearth undersealed

coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,960 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 80,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,082 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,640 miles

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

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

cv boots slight deteriorated

undernearth undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,640 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

cv boots slight deteriorated

undernearth undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,987 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS SCRUBBED-OFF ON OUTER EDGES

INNER CV BOOTS DETERIORATED

Fail 7 Jan 2012 77,977 miles

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

FRONT TYRE TREADS SCRUBBED-OFF ON OUTER EDGES

INNER CV BOOTS DETERIORATED

PLAY-IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,209 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 71,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

N/S/F+O/S/F CV BOOTS PERISHING

Pass 20 Jan 2007 69,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,733 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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M999 ALC is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M999 ALC, 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 M999 ALC registered?

M999 ALC is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M999 ALC safe to buy?

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