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S925 TCA

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 TCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 126,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2015 126,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all suspension components corroded

full exhaust system corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 119,384 miles

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

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

Slight wear in rear wheel bearings!

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,912 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 102,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,056 miles

All Four Coil Springs Rusty

Front Discs Lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power Steering Rack Damp

Fail 25 Aug 2010 96,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All Four Coil Springs Rusty

Front Discs Lipped

Front Pads Becoming Low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power Steering Rack Damp

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing low and punctured

Pass 16 Aug 2008 84,617 miles

185/65/14h

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)

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

exhaust centre mounting snaped

Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,295 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 81,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres wearing low offside rear and nearside front. tyre size 185/65/14h

Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 73,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2005 65,877 miles

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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S925 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S925 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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S925 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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