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S197 JHN

1998 Mazda 323 Executive

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive94,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 JHN
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 85,523 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 85,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,220 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 77,798 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,612 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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S197 JHN is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 94,331 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 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S197 JHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S197 JHN registered?

S197 JHN is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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