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S918 BVK

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 BVK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,771 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,695 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mid and rear exhaust coroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,177 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 69,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,833 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,405 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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S918 BVK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S918 BVK, 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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S918 BVK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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