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S805 SNA

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,040 mi
Last recorded144,040 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 SNA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 144,040 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sills covered in underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2024 143,709 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 143,511 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 143,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2021 138,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2020 135,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2019 131,166 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 131,166 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 125,488 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 121,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,011 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,531 miles

Advise rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 105,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 101,171 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 97,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,566 miles

both of the front tyres are cracking on the inner walls

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2009 92,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 89,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 80,923 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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S805 SNA 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 86.4%.

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 S805 SNA, 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 S805 SNA registered?

S805 SNA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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