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S688 ABA

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 ABA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 83,543 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,812 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,641 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,726 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,015 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,239 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,526 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has small split in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,639 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front washers frozen

Pass 31 Jan 2009 57,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,403 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,281 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,505 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
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S688 ABA is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S688 ABA, 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 S688 ABA registered?

S688 ABA is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S688 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S688 ABA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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