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S93 RHK

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 RHK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side walls and tread

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls and tread

Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,643 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side walls and tread

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls and tread

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nail in rear tyres

oil leaks

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2016 68,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nail in rear tyres

oil leaks

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,469 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,769 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Door mirrors slightly insecure

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar bush brachets badly corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 60,766 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres perished

Door mirrors slightly insecure

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar bush brachets badly corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,448 miles

Offside front brake binding

Oil leak

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

Rear subframe is quite corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 59,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside front brake binding

Oil leak

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

Rear subframe is quite corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,727 miles

Rear suspension/running gear heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,089 miles

Vehicle runnig gear corroded especially at rear

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,731 miles

Coolant pipes near radiator heavily corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tank breather pipe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,308 miles

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

both front tyres perishing and wearing edges

Fail 14 Feb 2008 51,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyres perishing and wearing edges

Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,213 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,916 miles

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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S93 RHK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S93 RHK, 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 S93 RHK registered?

S93 RHK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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