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S862 SNA

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,421 mi
Last recorded107,421 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 SNA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,880 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,186 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,461 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 80,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box (6.1.2 (a))

Secondary Bonnet Catch Seized in open Position.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,105 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,423 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 51,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,293 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 39,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust starting to deteriorate

floor panels,chassis rails,inner sills,steering and suspension mountings starting to corrode

rear tail gate struts worn

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,972 miles

o/s/f flexhose cracked and perished

Fail 11 Oct 2010 29,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f flexhose cracked and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,147 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 28,144 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,611 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,695 miles

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

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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S862 SNA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S862 SNA, 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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S862 SNA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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