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S941 RDG

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

158,311 mi
Last recorded158,311 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 RDG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 158,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 158,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 150,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

excessive welding to all underside of car

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 150,783 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

excessive welding to all underside of car

Pass 11 Apr 2014 144,462 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrsion on underside of vehical

o/s rear tyre age cracking

rear exhaust slight blow

welding done to minimum standards

Fail 26 Mar 2014 144,441 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all floor slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2013 136,653 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 136,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 128,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 128,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 120,150 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 120,148 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing on edgess + slightly perished.

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 112,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2010 112,088 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 98,460 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 98,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 85,667 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 85,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 77,556 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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S941 RDG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S941 RDG, 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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S941 RDG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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