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S955 OPO

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,117 mi
Last recorded152,117 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 OPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 152,117 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn and inner face corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to rear chassis

wipers smearing

Fail 10 Nov 2009 142,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear chassis corroding.

both rear inner sills corroding.

vehicle tested when wet.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 142,754 miles

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

both rear chassis corroding.

both rear inner sills corroding.

vehicle tested when wet.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 136,540 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 136,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f wiper split

some play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2007 130,522 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 130,466 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 123,960 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 123,960 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 109,233 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 109,233 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S955 OPO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S955 OPO, 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 S955 OPO registered?

S955 OPO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S955 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 OPO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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