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S79 UJN

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 UJN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,561 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 90,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,413 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,572 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,607 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,036 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 69,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 57,754 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,867 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,478 miles

advise n/s/r tyre perished. †advise middle and rear joint corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,411 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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S79 UJN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S79 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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S79 UJN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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