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S844 TBO

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,294 mi
Last recorded103,294 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 TBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,294 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r stabiliser bushes deterating

Fail 3 Aug 2011 103,294 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s and n/s/r stabiliser bushes deterating

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,959 miles

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,791 miles

N/S REAR SEAT/BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILDS SEAT FITTED

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,777 miles

advise rear subframe surface corrsion

advise rear torsion arm bushes pearshing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 62,777 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)

advise rear subframe surface corrsion

advise rear torsion arm bushes pearshing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,005 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box mount broken but secure at time of test. Exhaust not correctly secured. Genral condition of exhaust poor.

Slight binding of both rear and o/s/f brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,143 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 49,075 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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S844 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S844 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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What year was S844 TBO registered?

S844 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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