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S924 ORV

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,605 mi
Last recorded94,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 ORV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot struts worn

Nearside rear brake noisy

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Sump leaking oil

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,412 miles

both rear tyres mis-shaped

Fail 20 Jun 2015 88,412 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres mis-shaped

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,792 miles

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

Front disks worn

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,868 miles

Air conditioning not working

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,245 miles

Nearside and offside front shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.

Nearside front windscreen washer jet fluid delivery weak.

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread.

Unable to view front brake pads .

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,838 miles

Both front shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.

The nearside rear shock absorber shroud is deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.

The nearside rear shock absorber shroud is deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,493 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 58,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,982 miles

offside front tyre has damage in sidewall

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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S924 ORV is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S924 ORV, 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 S924 ORV registered?

S924 ORV is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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