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S868 KFT

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,630 mi
Last recorded102,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 KFT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,630 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 102,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 96,032 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,722 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 82,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,092 miles

child seats fitted

light corrosion to all underbody areas , including rear outer brake pipes

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from front pipe area

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

slight travel on handbrake

temporary repair to rear silencer and centre exhaust mounting , secure at time of test

Fail 15 Dec 2006 78,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light corrosion all underbody areas & outer rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow front pipe/manifold area

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar link arms

tempory repairs to exhaust centre & rear mountings( secure time of test)

travel on handbrake

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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S868 KFT is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 S868 KFT, 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 S868 KFT registered?

S868 KFT is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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