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S903 AJO

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,719 mi
Last recorded62,719 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 AJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 62,719 miles

Central Front FLEXI DETERIORATED

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 61,776 miles

Central Front front flexi deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2024 61,774 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front front flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,332 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 60,276 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,833 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,107 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

general condition represents age off vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,350 miles

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,838 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 52,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,784 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,738 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,656 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 46,152 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,291 miles

front tyres worn †tested when wet

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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S903 AJO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S903 AJO, 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 S903 AJO registered?

S903 AJO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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