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S893 TBO

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 TBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,400 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

movement in cowling around steering wheel

o/s and n/s rear inner sills rusty

o/s front floor has been welded from inside

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust section bracket broke

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,587 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broke

wear in o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,576 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broke

wear in o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,854 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 80,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,060 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four rear suspension arm outer bushes heavily perished not causing excessive movement at time of test

coil springs corroded all intact at time of test

nearside headlight output dim and aim on lowest limit, adjuster is missing

nearside outer sill corroded in places

nsf head light appears to have somthing wedged under it

offside front disc worn and corroded on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on raised edges,under inflated and showing signs of sidewall damage

rear subframe corroded in places unable to fully check upper part of subframe

Fail 6 Feb 2014 77,010 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four rear suspension arm outer bushes heavily perished not causing excessive movement at time of test

coil springs corroded all intact at time of test

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators and bald on raised edges no cords exposed at time of test

nearside headlight output dim and aim on lowest limit, adjuster is missing

nearside outer sill corroded in places

nearside rear tyre under inflated

offside front disc worn and corroded on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on raised edges,under inflated and showing signs of sidewall damage

rear subframe corroded in places unable to fully check upper part of subframe

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,422 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,748 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,130 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 58,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 54,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in outside wall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,166 miles

chip in outside wall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 46,309 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 46,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S893 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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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S893 TBO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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