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S202 REL

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,164 mi
Last recorded133,164 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 REL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,164 miles

air bag light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 133,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 125,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on.

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 123,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 116,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

air bag light on.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 108,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,017 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 90,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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S202 REL is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 REL, 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 REL registered?

S202 REL is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S202 REL safe to buy?

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