MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
NSF outer CV boot inner securing clip loose.
OSF outer CV boot perished.
OSF tyre tread low at shoulders.
Slight fluid residue at offside of steering rack and at power steering pump.
Slight play at NSF and OSF anti-roll bar drop link ball joints.
Small cut in outer sidewall of OSR tyre.
NSR tyre heavily perished and screw lodged in tread.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
NSF outer CV boot inner securing clip loose.
OSF outer CV boot perished.
OSF tyre tread low at shoulders.
Slight fluid residue at offside of steering rack and at power steering pump.
Slight play at NSF and OSF anti-roll bar drop link ball joints.
Small cut in outer sidewall of OSR tyre.
NSR tyre heavily perished and screw lodged in tread.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s cv boot clip loose
o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing
rear brake discs slightly worn
slight leak from steering rack o/s
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s cv boot clip loose
o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing
rear brake discs slightly worn
slight leak from steering rack o/s
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S875 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S875 MEW, 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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S875 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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