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S848 TCA

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 TCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 77,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 67,872 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO CANVAS

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,872 miles

O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO CANVAS

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,842 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs scored

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2006 42,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S848 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S848 TCA registered?

S848 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S848 TCA safe to buy?

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