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S759 BGH

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 95,333 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 93,536 miles

both front lower arms corroded

both rear coil springs @ top corroded

both rear inner sills corroded but not excess

both rear tyres on wear markers

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

fuel neck corroding

o/s/f - slight play @ road wheel

o/s/f tyre on wear markers

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear underside of vehicle corroding / corroded

steering wheel has damage

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 93,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both front lower arms corroded

both rear coil springs @ top corroded

both rear inner sills corroded but not excess

both rear tyres on wear markers

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

fuel neck corroding

o/s/f - slight play @ road wheel

o/s/f tyre on wear markers

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear underside of vehicle corroding / corroded

steering wheel has damage

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 88,880 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 88,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 84,490 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 84,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 174,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,328 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,716 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 68,312 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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S759 BGH is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S759 BGH, 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 S759 BGH registered?

S759 BGH is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S759 BGH safe to buy?

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