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S48 EDP

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,647 mi
Last recorded55,647 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 EDP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,647 miles

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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 51,968 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 51,966 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 51,167 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,426 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 47,990 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,104 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2018 46,097 miles

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,924 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

slight play in both rear link arms

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,658 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

slight play in both rear link arms

Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

slight play in both rear link arms

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,337 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,990 miles

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

screen blades smear slightly

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link arm

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,891 miles

slight pitting to both front discs

very slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,865 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,331 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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S48 EDP is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S48 EDP, 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 S48 EDP registered?

S48 EDP is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S48 EDP safe to buy?

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