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S898 KJF

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,632 mi
Last recorded22,632 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 KJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,632 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 23,631 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,656 miles

all tyres getting low

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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S898 KJF is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S898 KJF, 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 S898 KJF registered?

S898 KJF is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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