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S809 SNA

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,057 mi
Last recorded112,057 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 SNA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,582 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 721,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,192 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 58,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 54,690 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise clutch due for replacement

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,475 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,964 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 43,356 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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S809 SNA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S809 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 S809 SNA registered?

S809 SNA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S809 SNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S809 SNA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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