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S865 ETM

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,103 mi
Last recorded57,103 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 ETM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,829 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,595 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,826 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,826 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,082 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,201 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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S865 ETM is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S865 ETM, 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 S865 ETM registered?

S865 ETM is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S865 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S865 ETM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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