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S181 DJL

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 DJL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,562 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPESNION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Dec 2015 82,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPESNION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension bushes deteriated but no play

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension bushes deteriated but no play

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,279 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,278 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,346 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,955 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 62,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,699 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,898 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 54,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,463 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 40,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,941 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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S181 DJL is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 S181 DJL, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S181 DJL registered?

S181 DJL is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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