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S942 EBW

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,912 mi
Last recorded106,912 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 106,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,627 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 90,627 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 77,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,617 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 69,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,494 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,043 miles

nearside front tyre leaking air

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,681 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 67,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,156 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,854 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 63,854 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 51,207 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
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S942 EBW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EBW, 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 S942 EBW registered?

S942 EBW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S942 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S942 EBW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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