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S741 AHO

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,468 mi
Last recorded75,468 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 AHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,468 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 75,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,253 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 74,695 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,983 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads worn low

front cv boots cracking and perished

rear exhaust mount insercure but exhaust system not insercure

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,147 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,307 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 46,199 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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S741 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 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 S741 AHO, 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 28 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 S741 AHO registered?

S741 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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