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S762 AHO

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,914 mi
Last recorded99,914 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 AHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,346 miles

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

bind on offside front brake

condition of front brake pads and discs

extensive rusting to underbody area,front xmember,sills and all suspension parts

slight blow center to rear exhaust joint

very heavy rust offside rear wheelarch area

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bind on offside front brake

condition of front brake pads and discs

extensive rusting to underbody area,front xmember,sills and all suspension parts

slight blow center to rear exhaust joint

very heavy rust offside rear wheelarch area

Pass 15 Nov 2011 90,442 miles

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

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

extensive rusting to underbody floor and chassis areas

loseness in offside door mirror

play and noise in stearing rack

very heavy rusting to offside rear wheelarch area

very heavy rusting to rear subframe

Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,248 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

extensive rusting to underbody floor and chassis areas

loseness in offside door mirror

play and noise in stearing rack

very heavy rusting to offside rear wheelarch area

very heavy rusting to rear subframe

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

cond of rear no plate

heavy rust in both outer & under sills

Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,867 miles

cond of rear no plate

heavy rust in sill and underbody areas

rear tyres uneven wear

slight damadge to offside front wheel rim

Fail 19 Nov 2009 73,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

heavy rust in sill and underbody areas

rear tyres uneven wear

slight damadge to offside front wheel rim

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condition of rear number plate

very heavy rust in outer and undersill areas and under body floor areas

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,067 miles

rusting to underbody and sills

front brake pads look low

offside front and rear inner wheelrims slight damadge

offside front tyre worn uneven to 1.6mm limit

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,780 miles

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

rusting to underbody

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S762 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S762 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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S762 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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