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S944 JJH

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 JJH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded & blowing slightly. early attention required.

n/s & o/s wiper blades slightly split.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms support housing corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 85,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,064 miles

slight oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,692 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,680 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake not locking out very low reading offside front

Pass 30 May 2014 71,760 miles

2 x front brake discs part inner surface deteriorated....

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

rear spoiler type upper stop light inoperative....

Fail 23 May 2014 71,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

2 x front brake discs part inner surface deteriorated....

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

rear spoiler type upper stop light inoperative....

Fail 17 May 2013 66,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust poor in places

front exhaust flexy and heat shield starting to break up

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter badly perished and about to split

n/s/r disc scored

Pass 17 May 2013 66,817 miles

exhaust poor in places

front exhaust flexy and heat shield starting to break up

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter badly perished and about to split

n/s/r disc scored

Pass 11 May 2012 658,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 57,690 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,170 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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S944 JJH is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S944 JJH, 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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S944 JJH is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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