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S407 FBF

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,589 mi
Last recorded103,589 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 FBF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,589 miles

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

O/S SILL COVERED WITH FILLER

Fail 1 Oct 2013 103,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,366 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,274 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,683 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,683 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 88,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW ' FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 81,050 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,569 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,569 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 64,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S407 FBF is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S407 FBF, 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 S407 FBF registered?

S407 FBF is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S407 FBF safe to buy?

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