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S457 WKE

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,275 mi
Last recorded109,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 WKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,275 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 104,391 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle and components flakey/rusted

Pass 21 May 2014 104,265 miles

front to rear brake pipes corrded

n/s/f wish bone rear bush in poor conition

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2014 104,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corrded

n/s/f wish bone rear bush in poor conition

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear discs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2013 95,773 miles

all four indicators going white

o/s/r brake discs corroded

rear track control arm bushes worn

Fail 21 May 2013 95,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four indicators going white

o/s/r brake discs corroded

rear track control arm bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,223 miles

Air bag warning light on

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s wing mirror slightly damaged

O/s/r tyre nearing legal limit / cracking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Sump corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Air bag warning light on

Both rear main brake pipes to flexiable hoses slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre out of shape

O/s wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Sump corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,452 miles

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

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

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

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

battery not fully secure

front discs rusty where vehicle has been stood

wind screen washers could be improoved

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,883 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking walls

Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,780 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 76,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,738 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 71,733 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,909 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 66,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating

n/s washer could be improved

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,643 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S457 WKE is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S457 WKE, 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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S457 WKE is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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