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S790 KFT

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 KFT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 99,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 94,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 88,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 82,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 76,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 69,539 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 62,129 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 16 May 2007 62,129 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,113 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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S790 KFT is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S790 KFT, 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 S790 KFT registered?

S790 KFT is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S790 KFT safe to buy?

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