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S878 SRT

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,175 mi
Last recorded125,175 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 SRT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 125,175 miles

corrosion to sills at rear

Fail 27 Nov 2015 125,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 8 Nov 2014 116,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,581 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 111,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,157 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED - SUSPECT DETERIORATED LAMBDA SENSOR

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,478 miles

AIR INTAKE TRUNKING SPLIT BETWEEN MAF METER AND INLET MANIFOLD - AIR LEAK

SLIGHT BIND IN BOTH FRONT BRAKES - RECOMMEND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE

Fail 4 Nov 2011 102,476 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

AIR INTAKE TRUNKING SPLIT BETWEEN MAF METER AND INLET MANIFOLD - AIR LEAK

OSR TYRE PRESSURE LOW & NAIL IN CENTRE OF TREAD

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

SLIGHT BIND IN BOTH FRONT BRAKES - RECOMMEND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 3 Nov 2010 97,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 92,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,755 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 88,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,298 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 83,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight bind on n/s/f brake .

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,273 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 77,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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S878 SRT is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 S878 SRT, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S878 SRT registered?

S878 SRT is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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