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S848 KFT

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,060 mi
Last recorded114,060 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 KFT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 114,060 miles

o/s handbrake low?

o/s rear foot brake low

slight corrosion o/s+n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2010 112,036 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 112,036 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,563 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 104,563 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 91,689 miles

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

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 12 Aug 2008 91,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,792 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 76,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,784 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 66,784 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S848 KFT is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S848 KFT, 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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S848 KFT is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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