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S482 DTT

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 DTT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

coolant pipe front of engine leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust emissions co level high (cat)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust emissions co level high (cat)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,527 miles

Battery Insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,252 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,252 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,990 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,466 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front indicators starting to discolour.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/arms/subframe corroding.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 43,466 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front indicators starting to discolour.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/arms/subframe corroding.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,038 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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S482 DTT is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S482 DTT, 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 S482 DTT registered?

S482 DTT is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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