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S525 SBD

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,797 mi
Last recorded105,797 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 SBD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,797 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner and outer sill slightly corroded both sides

near side front antie roll bar link slight play

near side rear tyre cracking slightly and bald inner edge and getting a little low outer edge

off side and near side rear antie roll bar link slight play

off side and near side rear chassis rail slightly corroded

off side front tyre bald inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking slightly and bald inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2018 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner and outer sill slightly corroded both sides

near side front antie roll bar link slight play

near side rear tyre cracking slightly and bald inner edge and getting a little low outer edge

off side and near side rear antie roll bar link slight play

off side and near side rear chassis rail slightly corroded

off side front tyre bald inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking slightly and bald inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2017 98,566 miles

nearside and offside inner sills are corroded in places

nearside and offside outer sills rear parts have corrosion

nearside and offside rear antiroll bar links have sight play

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing and low on inner treads

nearside front tyre is low and bald on inner tread

offside front inner wing/ wheel arch is corroded

vehicle is corroded in various areas

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,904 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 86,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 76,859 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear inner sills have surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,859 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear inner sills have surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,232 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,440 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,116 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

front screen is chipped

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,875 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

front screen is chipped

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,854 miles

front screen is chipped

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,640 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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S525 SBD is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S525 SBD, 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 S525 SBD registered?

S525 SBD is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S525 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 SBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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