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S886 HOK

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,761 mi
Last recorded92,761 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 HOK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 92,761 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,721 miles

all shock absorber protection gaitors are broken

engine is idling poorly

n/s rear shock absorber is leaking oil

Fail 26 Jan 2010 74,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all shock absorber protection gaitors are broken

engine is idling poorly

n/s rear shock absorber is leaking oil

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,764 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 62,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,710 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 17 Oct 2005 50,699 miles

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
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S886 HOK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S886 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 S886 HOK registered?

S886 HOK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S886 HOK safe to buy?

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