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S862 TCA

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,760 mi
Last recorded79,760 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 TCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,760 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 79,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,313 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,570 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 78,560 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,403 miles

n/s rear light lens repaired

o/s and n/s rear inner sills very rusty

rear axle very rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,537 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner sills rusty

rear subframe very rusty

rear suspensoin arms very rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,120 miles

rear suspension arms showing corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2012 73,120 miles

rear suspension arms showing corrosion

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,274 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 50,877 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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S862 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S862 TCA, 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 S862 TCA registered?

S862 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S862 TCA safe to buy?

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