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S850 TBO

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,377 mi
Last recorded123,377 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 TBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,377 miles

front wishbones & rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 123,375 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wishbones & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 117,090 miles

advise rear end of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,987 miles

advise rear underside of vehicle surface corrsion

Fail 9 Mar 2010 110,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

advise rear underside of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,099 miles

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

surface corrosion of rear underside

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,630 miles

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

advise inner sil surface corrosion

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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S850 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S850 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 S850 TBO registered?

S850 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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