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S923 MLM

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 MLM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 106,283 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 96,956 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,129 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 85,129 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 78,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,320 miles

front number plate slight damage and water damage

rear number plate slight weater damage

Fail 6 Aug 2010 72,320 miles

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

front number plate slight damage and water damage

rear number plate slight weater damage

Fail 7 Aug 2009 65,943 miles

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

front & rear number plat slight water damage

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,943 miles

front & rear number plat slight water damage

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,923 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 51,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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S923 MLM is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S923 MLM, 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 S923 MLM registered?

S923 MLM is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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