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S868 KRG

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,055 mi
Last recorded165,055 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 KRG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 165,055 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 155,928 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 147,036 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front main chassis slightly damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 138,596 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Fail 20 Nov 2012 138,596 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 23 Nov 2011 132,029 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 128,128 miles

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

front ehaust mounting cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2009 121,362 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 121,360 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside 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 4 Nov 2008 110,545 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 110,483 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 104,041 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 104,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 94,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 83,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 83,507 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S868 KRG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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