MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight under body corrosion
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
slight cracking on inner wall of n/s tyre
slight cracking on n/s front tyre inner wall
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perished
n/s/f tyre both edges feathered
n/s/f tyre feathered on both edges
n/s/r tyre cracking up on sidewall
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S817 BBV is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S817 BBV, 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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S817 BBV is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S817 BBV safe to buy?
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