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S847 TBO

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,721 mi
Last recorded132,721 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 TBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 132,721 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2010 124,549 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,549 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 115,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,902 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 641532858233

Fail 8 Sep 2008 103,902 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 92,823 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2007 92,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,737 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

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
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S847 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S847 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 S847 TBO registered?

S847 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S847 TBO safe to buy?

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