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S849 JCK

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,078 mi
Last recorded126,078 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 JCK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 126,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/SR & O/SR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,009 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Outer PIN HOLE IN OUTER CV BOOT

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 124,009 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cill , corroded and holed in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight power steering rack leak

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 121,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 120,399 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 118,864 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 118,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,581 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 114,116 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 114,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 112,093 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 112,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 100,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 98,387 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,387 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 96,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,334 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,612 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 63,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,787 miles

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

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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S849 JCK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S849 JCK, 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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S849 JCK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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