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S483 SOR

1999 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 SOR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 124,928 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 May 2016 124,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2015 119,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s sills starting to rust at ends , small chip on windscreen

Pass 6 May 2014 115,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp loose.

Pass 2 May 2013 111,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to front n/s bumper and wing

n/s/r sill corrosion repaired /covered by underseal

n/s/r sill corrosion repaired /covered by underseal

rear exhaust in poor condition on join between pipes

Fail 29 Apr 2013 110,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to front n/s bumper and wing

rear exhaust in poor condition on join between pipes

Pass 1 May 2012 106,135 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 106,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

traction control light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 98,633 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 98,581 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,477 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 88,477 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 78,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,476 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 65,476 miles

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

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

chip in screen †rear anti roll bar corrosion †coolant just above min †

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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S483 SOR is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S483 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 S483 SOR registered?

S483 SOR is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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