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S833 DOJ

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,578 mi
Last recorded65,578 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 DOJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 65,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

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

both rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion to rear under body

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,060 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear arches corroded

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear arches corroded

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 58,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,324 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 55,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,725 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 44,593 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,515 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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S833 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S833 DOJ, 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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S833 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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