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S938 LRA

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,219 mi
Last recorded159,219 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 LRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 159,219 miles

air intake pipe split

all four coil springs coroded

exhaust blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

n/s/r tyre on extreme limit

oil leak on engine

several areas of corosion on under side

slight corosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe

Fail 10 Apr 2012 159,219 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

air intake pipe split

all four coil springs coroded

exhaust blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

n/s/r tyre on extreme limit

oil leak on engine

several areas of corosion on under side

slight corosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2011 154,192 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear coil springs coroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Mar 2011 154,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear coil springs coroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Mar 2010 148,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 142,468 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 142,468 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 138,960 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 138,850 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 134,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 120,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 120,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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
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S938 LRA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S938 LRA, 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 S938 LRA registered?

S938 LRA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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