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S85 YON

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,308 mi
Last recorded42,308 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 YON
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,308 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 41,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,987 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 36,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 33,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,828 miles

slight underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 16 Aug 2016 30,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

slight underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,643 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,636 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,483 miles

slight underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,619 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 4 Jul 2012 29,619 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,239 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,769 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,870 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,157 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 27,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,382 miles

small splits in o/s wiper blade

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,648 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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S85 YON is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S85 YON, 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 YON registered?

S85 YON is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S85 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 YON shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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