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S916 HUD

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,627 mi
Last recorded115,627 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 HUD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,627 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre damaged to inner/outer sidewalls

o/s/r tyre crackling outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,647 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 105,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 101,855 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 101,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 95,650 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 86,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 76,930 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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S916 HUD is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S916 HUD, 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 S916 HUD registered?

S916 HUD is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S916 HUD safe to buy?

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