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S86 JHP

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 JHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,425 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,431 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 63,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES ON MINIMUM ALLOWABLE TREAD DEPTH. ADVISE CHANGE NOW.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 52,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2006 42,782 miles

F/PADS WORN CLOSE TO L/LIMIT UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,782 miles

F/PADS WORN CLOSE TO L/LIMIT UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY

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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S86 JHP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S86 JHP, 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 S86 JHP registered?

S86 JHP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S86 JHP safe to buy?

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