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S891 JSD

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 JSD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,364 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,961 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,668 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 85,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,293 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,336 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2005 79,211 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
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S891 JSD is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S891 JSD, 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 S891 JSD registered?

S891 JSD is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S891 JSD safe to buy?

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