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S947 BKN

1999 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,171 mi
Last recorded145,171 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 BKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 145,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,055 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 134,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 127,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,616 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 115,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 107,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,397 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 7 Apr 2008 94,397 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 59,922 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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S947 BKN is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 S947 BKN, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S947 BKN is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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