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S918 TCA

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,708 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 103,708 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,494 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 95,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 84,431 miles

N/S ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER BALL JOINT...........

Pass 29 Jul 2005 75,818 miles

excssisv corroded wish brone, x, member,inner sills. wheel archs.

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2005 75,818 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

excssisv corroded wish brone, x, member,inner sills. wheel archs.

fuel pipes corroded

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 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S918 TCA, 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 S918 TCA registered?

S918 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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