MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,056 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear bearing slightly rough
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
battery needs replacing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
battery needs replacing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/r tyre on limit/cracking ...poor
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/r tyre on limit/cracking ...poor
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
Both rear and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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S83 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S83 OFJ, 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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S83 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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