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S860 JHN

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,392 mi
Last recorded85,392 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 JHN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,348 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 78,344 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,413 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 69,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 114,206 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 108,242 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 108,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S860 JHN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S860 JHN, 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 S860 JHN registered?

S860 JHN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S860 JHN safe to buy?

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