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S89 JHP

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,530 mi
Last recorded34,530 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 JHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 34,530 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 29,902 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside & Offside inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 26 Sep 2023 25,841 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on inner wall has small cracks 195/45/16

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 19,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 18,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 17,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,915 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,317 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,511 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,936 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,114 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 JHP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JHP, 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 JHP registered?

S89 JHP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S89 JHP safe to buy?

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