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PIL 7568

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,113 mi
Last recorded76,113 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 7568
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,113 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust hanger broken at rear

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,169 miles

1 rear exhaust hanger missing

2 leds not working in high level brake light

7 pin trailer socket not working fog light

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

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 4 Dec 2014 72,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1 rear exhaust hanger missing

2 leds not working in high level brake light

7 pin trailer socket not working fog light

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,309 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,792 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general light corrosion on underside

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,230 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,202 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 40,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PIL 7568 is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PIL 7568, 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 PIL 7568 registered?

PIL 7568 is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PIL 7568 safe to buy?

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