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S942 RDG

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,276 mi
Last recorded123,276 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 RDG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 123,276 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs are corroding.

both front brake discs are corroding.

nearside c/v.boot is cracking.

nearside front droplink is secured at bottom with a cable/tie.

nearside mirror is insecure.

slight corrosion to underside of car.

slight movement in nearside antiroll bar bush.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 117,842 miles

2nd bonnet catch stiff

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 117,842 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

2nd bonnet catch stiff

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Misting of fluid around NSR brake drum. service brake uneven

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake nearing end of reserve trav el

Pass 30 Jul 2008 109,241 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 96,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,273 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 RDG is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S942 RDG registered?

S942 RDG is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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