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S765 LJU

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,614 mi
Last recorded92,614 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 LJU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak gear box

Fail 19 Jul 2019 92,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak gear box

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,657 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 84,648 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 80,412 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 80,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 73,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 56,357 miles

rear section of exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,722 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,924 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S765 LJU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S765 LJU, 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 S765 LJU registered?

S765 LJU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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