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S784 DRC

1998 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,310 mi
Last recorded76,310 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 DRC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 76,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,650 miles

underbody heavily pitted with rust

Fail 21 Feb 2012 69,628 miles

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

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

underbody heavily pitted with rust

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,386 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 63,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 58,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 52,646 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,646 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,995 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 48,995 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,690 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 42,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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S784 DRC is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S784 DRC, 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 S784 DRC registered?

S784 DRC is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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