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S766 LGN

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,577 mi
Last recorded83,577 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 LGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake needs adjusting

just passed emissions [co]

Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake needs adjusting

just passed emissions [co]

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,707 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes noisy upon application

Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brakes noisy upon application

Fail 25 Oct 2010 69,647 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s wiper advised 22"

wheel alingment

Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,957 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,956 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,692 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,410 miles

both front and offside rear tyres sidewalls and tread cracking

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,722 miles

SMALL CHIP ON SCREEN. N/S/F CV BOOT PIN HOLED. TYRES CRACKING.

Fail 1 Nov 2006 47,722 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SMALL CHIP ON SCREEN. N/S/F CV BOOT PIN HOLED. TYRES CRACKING.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 45,026 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 45,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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S766 LGN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S766 LGN, 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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S766 LGN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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