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S299 JFC

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,334 mi
Last recorded103,334 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 JFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to engine bay next to offside engine mount

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 103,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to engine bay next to offside engine mount

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 99,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 89,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,530 miles

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

O/S/F brake is binding slightly.

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 72,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S/F brake is binding slightly.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,069 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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S299 JFC is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc 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 S299 JFC, 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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S299 JFC is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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