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S905 LRA

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,234 mi
Last recorded136,234 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 LRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2010 136,234 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 125,822 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 125,822 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 115,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 109,583 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 109,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 106,103 miles

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

corrosion to centre section of exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2006 101,032 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S905 LRA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S905 LRA, 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 S905 LRA registered?

S905 LRA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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