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S472 SOR

1999 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,779 mi
Last recorded108,779 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 SOR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,779 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 108,779 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 105,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 101,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,623 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,426 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,426 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,463 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,105 miles

both front flexy hoses perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front flexy hoses perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,660 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,484 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 43,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre cracking

Fail 15 May 2007 43,340 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2006 37,251 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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S472 SOR is a 1999 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S472 SOR, 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 S472 SOR registered?

S472 SOR is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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