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S78 UJN

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,773 mi
Last recorded64,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 UJN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,700 miles

Various front suspension components corroded

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner driveshaft seals has a slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,664 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 63,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,487 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,630 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,270 miles

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,813 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,819 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,156 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,071 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,058 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,058 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front numberplate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,241 miles

front registration plate cracked

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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S78 UJN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S78 UJN, 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 S78 UJN registered?

S78 UJN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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