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S932 UAG

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,064 mi
Last recorded98,064 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS932 UAG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,064 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill enclosure (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill enclosure (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerface (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust emissions very close to the limits at times

front numberplate is cracked

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

general signs of corrosion to most underneath panels

plasic sill covers fitted to the rear of both sills

signs of the catalist rattleing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

general early corrosion to underbody

plastic covers on sills

Fail 10 Mar 2015 94,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

general early corrosion to underbody

plastic covers on sills

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general early corrosion to underbody

Fail 15 Mar 2014 90,716 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general early corrosion to underbody

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate cracked

outer sills slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight underbody corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate cracked

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,012 miles

early corrosion to underbody

early signs of corrosion to rear outer sills

front number plate is cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

early corrosion to underbody

early signs of corrosion to rear outer sills

front number plate is cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,761 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner braking face

Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner braking face

Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,751 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 56,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,764 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 44,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,976 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 31,716 miles

n/s front tyre just at legal limit †All tyre walls cracked

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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S932 UAG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S932 UAG, 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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S932 UAG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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