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S798 ENM

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 ENM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,605 miles

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

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

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

emmisions not reading due to exhaust being broken

Fail 31 May 2016 76,602 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

emmisions not reading due to exhaust being broken

Fail 30 Jan 2016 76,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Battery secure but advise further securing

Both front CV boots starting to perish

Corrosion on underside and sills

Nearside rear tyre perishing and has a nail in it

No boot stay

Play in nearside rear anti-roll bar d bush

Start of minor corrosion on brake pipes

Travel on parking brake

Unable to test emissions due to excessive exhaust leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,252 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,614 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,080 miles

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

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

movement in drivers seat

wear on brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,235 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 53,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,467 miles

chip in screen

weakness on offside rear sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip in screen

weakness on offside rear sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,927 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 49,798 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,798 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S798 ENM is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ENM, 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 ENM is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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