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S785 BCG

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,987 mi
Last recorded139,987 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 BCG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 139,987 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 139,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,838 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 123,838 miles

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

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

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

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

hissing noise heard whilst engine running

Pass 4 Nov 2013 115,046 miles

corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch/sill end

Fail 28 Oct 2013 115,046 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch/sill end

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,641 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,124 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,024 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,781 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 59,264 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,210 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside brake effort lower than offside resulting in some imbalance

Pass 7 Sep 2005 37,196 miles

nearside rear tyre treads getting low and has nail embedded in tread

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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S785 BCG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S785 BCG, 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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S785 BCG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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