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S749 KSP

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,697 mi
Last recorded102,697 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 KSP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,211 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 101,211 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 985,959 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 98,959 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,648 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,648 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 92,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 81,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,894 miles

engin mounting

Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,325 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,540 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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S749 KSP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S749 KSP, 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 S749 KSP registered?

S749 KSP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S749 KSP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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