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S832 JTP

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,909 mi
Last recorded115,909 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 JTP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2013 115,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

accident damage to n/s sill

Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,513 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

dent in n/s /f sill

Fail 4 Jul 2012 104,513 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

dent in n/s /f sill

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,201 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Jul 2011 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,616 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front outer cv boots perrishing

exhaust rusty + starting to blow

front number plate cracked

hand brake comes up along way

n/s/r inner tyre wall perrishing + tread wearing unevenly and cut

o/s/r tyre inner wall perrishing

rear anti roll bar bushes worn + o/s/r link worn

Fail 23 Mar 2010 83,616 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer cv boots perrishing

exhaust rusty + starting to blow

front number plate cracked

hand brake comes up along way

n/s/r inner tyre wall perrishing + tread wearing unevenly and cut

o/s/r tyre inner wall perrishing

rear anti roll bar bushes worn + o/s/r link worn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,766 miles

FRONT PAD GETTING LOW

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

TWO FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM

Fail 23 Mar 2009 70,766 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT PAD GETTING LOW

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

TWO FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,973 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 46,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,761 miles

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

nail in tyre

parking brake lever almost at extent of travel

Fail 23 Mar 2006 39,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail in tyre

parking brake lever almost at extent of travel

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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S832 JTP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S832 JTP, 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 S832 JTP registered?

S832 JTP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S832 JTP safe to buy?

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