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S837 TBO

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,500 mi
Last recorded124,500 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 TBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,500 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

advise corrosion to various underbody areas

Fail 14 Jul 2018 124,482 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 121,062 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sill area to chassis

advise corrosion to various front and rear suspension conponents

advise middle exhaust section corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2017 120,876 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower/ wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sill area to chassis

advise corrosion to various front and rear suspension conponents

advise middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,733 miles

advise corrosion to front and rear suspension conponents

advise front pad and discs worn

Fail 23 Jul 2016 116,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion to front and rear suspension conponents

advise front pad and discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2015 109,895 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

advise corrosion to various floor areas

advise exhaust system corroded and weak

advise front brake discs worn and corroded inside edge

advise oil leak at filter area

Fail 11 Mar 2015 106,143 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres edges worn

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

center section exhaust corroded & bracket broken

corrosion to rear subframe & suspension arms

o/s/front wing mirror damaged

o/s/rear trailing arm nylon cover broken

oil leak

steering wheel grip deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,220 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 96,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,493 miles

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

corrossion to various suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,493 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrossion to various suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,496 miles

corrosion to various places

repair to rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,428 miles

corrossion to various suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,273 miles

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front and rear suspension components

damage to offside door mirror

Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,382 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 70,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2006 54,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 47,869 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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S837 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S837 TBO, 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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S837 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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