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S846 EWL

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,361 mi
Last recorded151,361 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 EWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front floor pans rusty poor condition

exhaust rusty poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2017 143,002 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 9 Nov 2017 143,002 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 133,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Inconsistant at switch on. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Broken support bracket. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,286 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 123,286 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,192 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 117,192 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 113,225 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 112,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel tank filler breather corroded

rear exhaust mountings repaired with hose clips

rear washers not working

Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,930 miles

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

front number plate cracked

some exhaust mountings repaired with hose clips

Fail 6 Jan 2012 111,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

some exhaust mountings repaired with hose clips

Pass 31 Jan 2011 110,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

heavey perrishing of both rear tyres

temp repairs to centre and rear exhaust mountings

Fail 31 Jan 2011 110,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

heavy perrishing of both rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls

temp repairs to centre and rear exhaust mountings

Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,165 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

front pads low

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 105,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 99,816 miles

both rear tyres slight perishing to side walls

slight play o/s rack

Pass 24 Jan 2007 93,056 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 84,913 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,913 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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S846 EWL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S846 EWL, 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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S846 EWL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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