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S933 GKP

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 GKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,730 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

under side rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2017 98,730 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

under side rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,570 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

underbody has excessive surface corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2016 97,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

underbody has excessive surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,303 miles

Accident damage to Nearside Front

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing on Sidewall

Offside Various Underbody Components Corroded

Various Underbody Corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2015 96,302 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident damage to Nearside Front

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing on Sidewall

Offside Various Underbody Components Corroded

Various Underbody Corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle is heavily corroded all on the underside from thin outer sills to all the suspension front and rear being corroded but no holes

Fail 15 Aug 2014 94,935 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

vehicle is heavily corroded all on the underside from thin outer sills to all the suspension front and rear being corroded but no holes

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,509 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,718 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 88,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body rusty

wipers leaving lines

Pass 7 Aug 2010 83,283 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

handbrake high

rear suspension units rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2009 77,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,785 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,519 miles

Front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

TOP RADIATOR HOSE IS LEAKING & SHOULD BE REPLACED.

Fail 21 Jun 2007 68,544 miles

Driveshaft gaiters starting to perish.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some oil on engine.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,544 miles

Driveshaft gaiters starting to perish.

Some oil on engine.

Fail 21 Jun 2006 66,194 miles

Driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil on engine.

Rattle from exhaust heatshield.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,194 miles

Driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Oil on engine.

Rattle from exhaust heatshield.

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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S933 GKP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S933 GKP, 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 S933 GKP registered?

S933 GKP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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