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S781 BGH

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,442 mi
Last recorded76,442 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 BGH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 76,441 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,278 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 73,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,656 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,966 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,966 miles

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

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,983 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front brake wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing slightley inner edge

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 67,983 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front brake wearing low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing slightley inner edge

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,082 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,104 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,942 miles

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

nearside front door mirror sloght damage

Fail 16 Sep 2009 52,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front door mirror sloght damage

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,841 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,637 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 42,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,832 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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S781 BGH is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S781 BGH, 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 S781 BGH registered?

S781 BGH is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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