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S938 TCA

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,232 mi
Last recorded54,232 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2024 54,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,655 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 53,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,302 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 52,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,491 miles

Both upper suspension top rubber joints deteriorating.

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

Front No plate cracked

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,899 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,899 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,355 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 39,456 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished due to age

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,456 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished due to age

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,933 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 32,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,256 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 29,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S938 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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What year was S938 TCA registered?

S938 TCA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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