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S89 AEB

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,206 mi
Last recorded138,206 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 AEB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,805 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 135,795 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 134,471 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 133,362 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deterioted

offside outersill slightly corroded

slight corrosion to floor pans

Fail 30 Apr 2014 133,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deterioted

offside outersill slightly corroded

slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,329 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills and outersills

Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,709 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 128,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 126,106 miles

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

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 20 Apr 2011 126,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2010 115,376 miles

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 22 Apr 2009 111,492 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 108,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 104,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,030 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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S89 AEB is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 S89 AEB, 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 S89 AEB registered?

S89 AEB is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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