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S868 ROR

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 ROR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 89,185 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn edges and perished

both rear outer sills corroded

engine damp

rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 17 May 2018 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn edges and perished

both rear outer sills corroded

engine damp

rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 8 May 2017 85,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge and perished close to limit

Offside Front seat has movement on mounts

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear outer sills corroding

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads worn

Fail 8 May 2017 85,678 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge and perished close to limit

Offside Front seat has movement on mounts

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear outer sills corroding

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 May 2016 83,190 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 83,190 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 79,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,268 miles

both front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 648,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,848 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,498 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,536 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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S868 ROR is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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