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S759 AHO

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,609 mi
Last recorded113,609 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 AHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,609 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 113,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 111,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 111,499 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,184 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 111,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 110,847 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,301 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 110,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,691 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,982 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,982 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,963 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 97,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,109 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 84,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 84,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,358 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,122 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 66,122 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S759 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S759 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.

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S759 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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