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S915 MEW

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,622 mi
Last recorded67,622 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 MEW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs back plates rotted away

fuel pipes corroded

inside surface of brake discs scally

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 67,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced at rear of mounting bracket joining inner sill (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scaly on inside surfaces (3.5.1i)

front brake discs back plate rotted away

fuel pipes slightly corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,611 miles

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

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both rear inner sills (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' taxdisc (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scaly on inside surfaces (3.5.1i)

front brake discs back plate rotted away

fuel pipes slightly corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,384 miles

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

during roller brake test was a lot of suspension creek could do with further investigation

front brake disc surfaces very scaly

front sub frame and obth lower arms rusty to extent shaling

various steel brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

during roller brake test was a lot of suspension creek could do with further investigation

front brake disc surfaces very scaly

front sub frame and obth lower arms rusty to extent shaling

Pass 13 May 2015 65,254 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Driveshaft slightly damaged

O/S/F Outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under vehicle rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Driveshaft slightly damaged

O/S/F Outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under vehicle rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 65,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,227 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,261 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,261 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,220 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,741 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 35,306 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
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S915 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver 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 S915 MEW, 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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S915 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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