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S771 RJN

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,274 mi
Last recorded144,274 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 RJN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 144,274 miles

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

engine oil sump weeping oil

foot & hand brake travel

shocks weak poor damping

Fail 3 Oct 2015 144,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil sump weeping oil

foot & hand brake travel

shocks weak poor damping

Pass 11 Oct 2014 140,489 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine sump corroded & weeping

exhaust corroded & weak

hand brake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,728 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 133,728 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 125,330 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 125,330 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 117,856 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 109,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,558 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 97,320 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 97,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 88,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,539 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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S771 RJN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S771 RJN, 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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S771 RJN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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