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S746 CNW

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,512 mi
Last recorded113,512 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 CNW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2014 113,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front indicator lenses broken

both inner rear sills have slight corrosion

handbrake has exessive travel

Pass 28 May 2013 108,799 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin, brake performance satisfactory

Both rear indicator lenses cracked but useable

Drivers mirror deteriorating, still useable

Fan belt slipping intermittently

Front numberplate deteriorating but readable at test

Interior valance over drivers feet loose and may cause a hazard by interfering with footpedals

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Outer offside front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Temporary repair to rear section of exhaust, minor leak evident

Fail 23 May 2013 108,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Outer offside front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 103,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 9 May 2012 103,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 5 May 2011 96,446 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 96,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2010 88,394 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 78,464 miles

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

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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S746 CNW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S746 CNW, 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.

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What year was S746 CNW registered?

S746 CNW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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