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S904 AJO

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 AJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,043 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 109,283 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,292 miles

both rear tyres near limit of 1.6mm

cv rubber boots cracking up n/s and o/s front

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,292 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres near limit of 1.6mm

cv rubber boots cracking up n/s and o/s front

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,331 miles

slight damager to o/s front wheel

corrosion of outer sill panel

inner wheel arch clipes missing

nail in o/s front tyre

slight dampness of oil on steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,690 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts # panels

slight damage to o/s wheel rim

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,690 miles

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts # panels

slight damage to o/s wheel rim

Fail 23 Sep 2011 84,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,719 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 63,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 60,003 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING REPLACE 2 REAR WIPER BLADE REPLACE

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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S904 AJO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S904 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 S904 AJO registered?

S904 AJO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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