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S858 TCA

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

121,738 mi
Last recorded121,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 TCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 121,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 121,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 120,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,174 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 114,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,556 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 111,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

top hose leaking don't use till repared

Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 110,077 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 108,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,063 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,183 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 100,620 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,620 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 94,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,055 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 83,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 79,974 miles

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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S858 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 S858 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.

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What year was S858 TCA registered?

S858 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S858 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S858 TCA shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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