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S846 JTP

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,044 mi
Last recorded136,044 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 136,044 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 136,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 131,975 miles

front brakes uneven rbt

os track rod cover damage nsr drop link covers poor

sills floor arches corroded, osf inner arch just out of area corroded,

Fail 2 Nov 2015 131,969 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released not working lights on (1.2.1e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr sill (2.4.A.3)

front brakes uneven rbt

os track rod cover damage nsr drop link covers poor

sills floor arches corroded, osf inner arch just out of area corroded,

Pass 6 Nov 2014 127,444 miles

front pads low dics poor genral corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2013 123,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

facings,inner sills and closing panels corroded

n/s/f tyre very much on the limit

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Fail 21 Oct 2013 123,003 miles

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

facings,inner sills and closing panels corroded

n/s/f tyre very much on the limit

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre nail. osf lower arm bush deteriating, air bag light on, brake anti slip worn, osr light temp repaire, rear sills corroding, rear facing panles rusty, & rear floors, front discs rusty,

Fail 6 Nov 2012 117,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre nail. osf lower arm bush deteriating, air bag light on, brake anti slip worn, osr light temp repaire, rear sills corroding, rear facing panles rusty, & rear floors, front discs rusty,

Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,718 miles

airbag light on

both rear anti rollbar bushes weak

front discs poor condition

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f slight play rack

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

o/s/f indicator lense loose

o/s/f slight play rack

o/s/r light lense damaged

small chip in zone A less than 10mm

Fail 9 Nov 2011 112,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

both rear anti rollbar bushes weak

front discs poor condition

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f slight play rack

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

o/s/f indicator lense loose

o/s/f slight play rack

o/s/r light lense damaged

small chip in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,679 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 107,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 100,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 89,788 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,788 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,483 miles

exhaust has some corrosion

windscreen has small stone chips

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 JTP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S846 JTP, 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 JTP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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