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S763 GPN

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,371 mi
Last recorded122,371 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 GPN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 122,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both lower sills covered in plastic trim at rear limited view

exhaust and mounts deteriorated

front wipers smearing

genral corrosion front and rear suspension components

handbrake travel,recommend attention

ns cv boot worn/gearbox seems noisy

nsf side light dim,osf headlamp beam pattern poor,slightly dim

nsr shock damp/staining recommend attention

os door mirror loose

osf seat belt slow to retract

parking brake efficiency just acceptable 17%,recommend attention

play in nsf antiroll bar link just acceptable/recommend attention

signs of corrosion rear sill drop plates,rear chassis rails, front cross member and rear floor pans

slight play in nsr antiroll bar link

slight play in steering rack track rods inner joints

tailgate struts defective

Fail 5 Aug 2011 122,342 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both lower sills covered in plastic trim at rear limited view

exhaust and mounts deteriorated

front wipers smearing

genral corrosion front and rear suspension components

handbrake travel,recommend attention

ns cv boot worn/gearbox seems noisy

nsf side light dim,osf headlamp beam pattern poor,slightly dim

nsr shock damp/staining recommend attention

os door mirror loose

osf seat belt slow to retract

play in nsf antiroll bar link just acceptable/recommend attention

signs of corrosion rear sill drop plates,rear chassis rails, front cross member and rear floor pans

slight play in nsr antiroll bar link

slight play in steering rack track rods inner joints

tailgate struts defective

Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,713 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Drivers Seat Belt Slow To Retract

N/S/F , O/S/F & N/S/R Tyres Have Side Wall Damage

N/S/F Side Lamp Lens Damaged

O/S/R Tyre Perishing & Close To Legal Limit

Rear Sill Drop Plates Corroding

Rear Tyres Very Close To Suspension Struts

Sign Of Corrosion Around Rear Suspension Components

Fail 15 Aug 2009 107,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing

Drivers Seat Belt Slow To Retract

N/S/F , O/S/F & N/S/R Tyres Have Side Wall Damage

N/S/F Side Lamp Lens Damaged

O/S/R Tyre Perishing & Close To Legal Limit

Rear Sill Drop Plates Corroding

Rear Tyres Very Close To Suspension Struts

Sign Of Corrosion Around Rear Suspension Components

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 90,006 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 90,006 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 77,651 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise offside rear parking brake performance

advise offside rear tyer inside sidewall started to split

advise parking brake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2005 77,651 miles

advise offside rear parking brake performance

advise offside rear tyer inside sidewall started to split

advise parking brake travel

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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S763 GPN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc 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 S763 GPN, 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 S763 GPN registered?

S763 GPN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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