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S942 BGU

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,354 mi
Last recorded76,354 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 BGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,354 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,808 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,945 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,698 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 40,924 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 40,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S942 BGU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S942 BGU, 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 S942 BGU registered?

S942 BGU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S942 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S942 BGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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