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S82 JCK

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,702 mi
Last recorded200,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 JCK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 200,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 196,388 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 196,380 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 190,947 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 190,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 182,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 178,100 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 178,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 165,381 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 154,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,391 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,978 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,916 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,837 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,889 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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S82 JCK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S82 JCK, 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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S82 JCK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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