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S866 KJF

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,702 mi
Last recorded104,702 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 KJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lense slightly damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,965 miles

ball joint covers poor

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,830 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,778 miles

Nearside washer requires attention

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust pipe corroding

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,009 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,848 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 46,563 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 40,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 31,430 miles

rear brake imbalance just within limits

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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S866 KJF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S866 KJF, 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 S866 KJF registered?

S866 KJF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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