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S919 TCA

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,131 mi
Last recorded104,131 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 TCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 104,131 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating,os mirror slightly damaged,oil leak/spill-investigate,osr tyre cracking-cut in places,osf tyre wearing close to legal limit,osr brake disc very corroded-nsr scored-nsf scored slightly,exhaust deteriorating in places

sills-arches-floors-underbody-inner sills and components corroded in places

Fail 8 Nov 2012 104,131 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear reg plate deteriorating,os mirror slightly damaged,oil leak/spill-investigate,osr tyre cracking-cut in places,osf tyre wearing close to legal limit,osr brake disc very corroded-nsr scored-nsf scored slightly,exhaust deteriorating in places

sills-arches-floors-underbody-inner sills and components corroded in places

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,790 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorating,ns lower balljoint slight play found on shaker plate,nsr anti roll bar link slight play and inner bush,rear tyres cracking slightly

osr disc corroded pitted slightly,front pads wearing close to disc lip slight judder found-investigate

rear arches,inner sills,floors underbody and components in places corroded,front section exhaust deteriorating,front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front reg plate deteriorating,ns lower balljoint slight play found on shaker plate,nsr anti roll bar link slight play and inner bush,rear tyres cracking slightly

osr disc corroded pitted slightly,front pads wearing close to disc lip slight judder found-investigate

rear arches,inner sills,floors underbody and components in places corroded,front section exhaust deteriorating,front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,822 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension noisey

Fail 5 Nov 2010 88,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension noisey

Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel high

rear heatshield insecure

sign of oil leak..investigate

Fail 9 Nov 2009 82,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel high

rear heatshield insecure

sign of oil leak..investigate

Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,022 miles

Offside rear shocker play.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 74,022 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear shocker play.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,829 miles

Offside front brake flexi hose slight twist.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 67,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake flexi hose slight twist.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,405 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

signs of oil leak under car

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S919 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S919 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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S919 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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