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S822 TCA

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,269 mi
Last recorded73,269 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 TCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,269 miles

weldings heavily sealented

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,268 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,117 miles

FRONMTO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

FRONMTO REAR EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,113 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,242 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,549 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,341 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 53,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,388 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,358 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S822 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S822 TCA, 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 S822 TCA registered?

S822 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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