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S887 TBJ

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 TBJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 135,307 miles

corrosion to sills

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 131,472 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust center and rear joint/flanges badly deterioated

rear wiper blade faulty and no washers water

Fail 29 Mar 2012 131,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust center and rear joint/flanges badly deterioated

rear wiper blade faulty and no washers water

Pass 8 Apr 2011 126,426 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indicator lense small hole

rear wiper blade torn ends and no water

Fail 5 Apr 2011 126,358 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front indicator lense small hole

offside front disk badly groved worn

rear wiper blade torn ends and no water

Pass 1 Apr 2010 118,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside wiper spoiler/ wind deflector hitting and scratching screen at end of travell

rear wiper and washer faulty

Fail 1 Apr 2010 118,078 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside wiper spoiler/ wind deflector hitting and scratching screen at end of travell

rear wiper and washer faulty

Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hole in nearside front indicator lense

Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,663 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 99,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,447 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 83,309 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 83,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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S887 TBJ is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S887 TBJ, 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 S887 TBJ registered?

S887 TBJ is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S887 TBJ safe to buy?

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