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S921 MEW

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,620 mi
Last recorded123,620 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 MEW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 123,620 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front both steering arms have p[lay

front pads low

near side rear anti roll bar link has movement

off side front top suspension leg feels rough in lock to lock

signs of power steering leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2011 123,619 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front both steering arms have p[lay

front pads low

near side rear anti roll bar link has movement

off side front top suspension leg feels rough in lock to lock

signs of power steering leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2010 112,353 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,429 miles

1.slight play in o/s steering rack arm

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,718 miles

play/wear in steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2008 100,718 miles

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

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

play/wear in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,014 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 93,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 84,382 miles

1) O/S/F drive shaft gaiter deteriorating. † †2) O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover split.

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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S921 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S921 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S921 MEW registered?

S921 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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