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S808 TNK

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,233 mi
Last recorded137,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 TNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 137,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 133,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 128,813 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

vehicle underbody corroded recommands an underseal

Pass 6 Mar 2010 124,441 miles

engine sump rusting

Pass 14 Mar 2009 119,615 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 119,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 112,683 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 112,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 77,459 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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S808 TNK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S808 TNK, 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 S808 TNK registered?

S808 TNK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S808 TNK safe to buy?

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