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S85 RHK

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,769 mi
Last recorded67,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 RHK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,916 miles

deep cracking to outer c.v. gaiters

deterioration to front brake hoses

nearside front brake binding slightly

wear/deterioration to front & rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jul 2010 61,912 miles

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

deep cracking to outer c.v. gaiters

deterioration to front brake hoses

nearside front brake binding slightly

wear/deterioration to front & rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,356 miles

cracking to outer c.v. gaiters

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

wear/deterioration to front & rear brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,081 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 51,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside & offside rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,103 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
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S85 RHK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S85 RHK, 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 S85 RHK registered?

S85 RHK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S85 RHK safe to buy?

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