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S808 KRG

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,983 mi
Last recorded87,983 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 KRG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,983 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 87,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 87,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,001 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,355 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 77,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 74,718 miles

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

Brake pipes heavily greased

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,015 miles

offside front drive shafrt boot deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2008 73,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

offside front drive shafrt boot deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 67,331 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 64,484 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 64,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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S808 KRG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S808 KRG, 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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S808 KRG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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