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S880 TBO

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,462 mi
Last recorded101,462 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 TBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,462 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 86,452 miles

Bracket Snapped On Front Exhaust.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,762 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 62,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 48,491 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S880 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S880 TBO, 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 S880 TBO registered?

S880 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S880 TBO safe to buy?

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