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S939 LRA

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 LRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,102 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,017 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 116,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 107,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,264 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 104,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 103,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,349 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 102,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 98,007 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 98,007 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,455 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 89,455 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 84,714 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 84,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 81,175 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 66,384 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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S939 LRA is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S939 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S939 LRA registered?

S939 LRA is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S939 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S939 LRA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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