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S812 OUG

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,636 mi
Last recorded136,636 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 OUG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 136,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension bed corroding

oil leak

outer sills corroding

rear shock dust covers deteriating

Fail 26 May 2016 136,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension bed corroding

oil leak

outer sills corroding

rear shock dust covers deteriating

Pass 30 May 2015 132,789 miles

Oil leak

front shock dust covers perished

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 30 May 2015 132,789 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front shock dust covers perished

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 9 May 2014 129,923 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre 'stepped' on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2014 129,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre 'stepped' on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 120,942 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 120,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 108,180 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,807 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 96,807 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,404 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,746 miles

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

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 7 Jun 2008 70,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 65,602 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 57,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage nearside & temp repair nearside stop/tailight

nearside washer partially blocked

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage nearside & temp repair nearside stop/tailight

nearside washer partially blocked

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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S812 OUG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S812 OUG, 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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S812 OUG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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