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S385 XRJ

1999 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,006 mi
Last recorded68,006 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 XRJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 68,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,761 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,761 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 60,823 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,484 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,783 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 53,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,923 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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S385 XRJ is a 1999 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S385 XRJ, 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 S385 XRJ registered?

S385 XRJ is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S385 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 XRJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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