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S896 BGJ

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,796 mi
Last recorded115,796 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 BGJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 115,796 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 115,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,300 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 106,280 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted Possible stub axle bent......wheel leaning inwards at top. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,403 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 99,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 86,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2012 72,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 72,897 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,144 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 60,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,476 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,788 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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S896 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S896 BGJ, 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 S896 BGJ registered?

S896 BGJ is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S896 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 BGJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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