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S491 DTC

1999 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,630 mi
Last recorded138,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 DTC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 138,630 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded due to standing. brake effiecency good and discs will clean up with use.

slight play in o/s rear roll bar kink

Fail 9 Jul 2008 138,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded due to standing. brake effiecency good and discs will clean up with use.

slight play in o/s rear roll bar kink

Pass 31 Jul 2006 134,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 134,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S491 DTC is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S491 DTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S491 DTC registered?

S491 DTC is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S491 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 DTC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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