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S820 AKP

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

180,438 mi
Last recorded180,438 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 AKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 180,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Repair cover with body seal paint

surface corrosion on suspension component every where rear

Pass 16 Oct 2020 179,519 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 179,515 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 176,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 176,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 172,652 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 172,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 168,789 miles

Oil leak gearbox oil leaking ()

fluctuating values / surging RPM / misfires evident

Fail 8 Sep 2017 168,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak gearbox oil leaking ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking seal / shaft joint (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both nearside & offside underside areas /./ sections (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 162,989 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides / pair / set (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking seal / shaft joint (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both nearside & offside underside areas /./ sections (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 157,574 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 157,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 152,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level overfilled

Fail 9 Sep 2014 152,081 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level overfilled

Fail 10 Sep 2013 143,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear wiper rubber splitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 143,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear wiper rubber splitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 133,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 128,236 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 123,608 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 114,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 114,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,385 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 92,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to near side of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2005 66,907 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S820 AKP is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 S820 AKP, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S820 AKP is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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