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S278 WAH

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,096 mi
Last recorded135,096 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 WAH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 135,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 127,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

can not find rear centre seatbelt if fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2009 127,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

can not find rear centre seatbelt if fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 117,696 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 117,691 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 105,095 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,262 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
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S278 WAH is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S278 WAH, 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 S278 WAH registered?

S278 WAH is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S278 WAH safe to buy?

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