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S879 HOK

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,534 mi
Last recorded144,534 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 HOK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 144,534 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 144,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

clutch release bearing noisey

lens tape on offside rear light lens

nearside wing mirror taped up

rear brake pads look low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 135,408 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 135,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

lens tape on offside rear

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 127,986 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 127,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

nearside wing mirror taped up

offside front outer brake pipe corroded

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 27 Jul 2006 117,094 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 117,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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S879 HOK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S879 HOK, 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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What year was S879 HOK registered?

S879 HOK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S879 HOK safe to buy?

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