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S798 AHO

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,196 mi
Last recorded80,196 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 AHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,196 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

mid to rear exuast corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 75,397 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 72,226 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 72,220 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2019 66,118 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,514 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive missfire (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,180 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,996 miles

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,502 miles

general corrosion on both front and rear suspension

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,154 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,154 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 54,154 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,751 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 52,751 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,117 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 36,537 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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S798 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S798 AHO, 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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S798 AHO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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