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S893 CEU

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,658 mi
Last recorded50,658 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 CEU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 50,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front outer c.v.gaiters worn and cracked

offside front tyre cut

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front outer c.v.gaiters worn and cracked

offside front tyre cut

Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,539 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 40,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,901 miles

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

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

screw in offside front tyre

surface cracks in offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2007 32,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 27,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 27,649 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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S893 CEU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S893 CEU, 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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S893 CEU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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