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S85 VBL

1999 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,457 mi
Last recorded115,457 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 VBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 115,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,113 miles

General surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,192 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 74,967 miles

FRONT REG PLATE BROKEN

WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 63,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

knock from n/s/f

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,259 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,332 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 48,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 37,668 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 37,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S85 VBL is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 S85 VBL, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S85 VBL is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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