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S778 DGJ

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,135 mi
Last recorded74,135 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 DGJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,135 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER SHOULDER.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 74,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF THREAD ON INNER SHOULDER.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 69,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 64,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,210 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 49,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 34,120 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
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S778 DGJ 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 66.7%.

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 S778 DGJ, 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 S778 DGJ registered?

S778 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S778 DGJ safe to buy?

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