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S831 WWP

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,958 mi
Last recorded110,958 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 WWP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,958 miles

all four tyres are worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 110,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all four tyres are worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,642 miles

both front brake flexables perished

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both rear tyres worn

Fail 11 Dec 2009 99,550 miles

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

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

both front brake flexables perished

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,367 miles

both front brake flex.s perished

both outer cv gaitor perished

exhaust system corroded

f/o/s brake discs pitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 75,151 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,008 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
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S831 WWP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S831 WWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S831 WWP registered?

S831 WWP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S831 WWP safe to buy?

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