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S202 FWK

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,889 mi
Last recorded185,889 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 FWK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 185,889 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 185,888 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 176,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 176,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 167,571 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 167,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 157,924 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 157,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

very slight play in o/s/f roll bar drop link

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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S202 FWK is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S202 FWK, 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 S202 FWK registered?

S202 FWK is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is S202 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 FWK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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