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S956 EWL

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,135 mi
Last recorded126,135 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 EWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,135 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2017 126,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,471 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 113,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,183 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,504 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting Close To Legal Limit and perishing

Both front outer cv boots perishing

Both front wheels and Nsr wheel distorted

Both sill drop plates corroding

Exhaust corroding and centre section leaking, repaired with paste

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate damaged, slightly loose

Fuel filler pipe corroding

Sign of corrosion front & rear suspension components

Slight knock in the steering

Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,059 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 74,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 68,759 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,927 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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S956 EWL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S956 EWL, 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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S956 EWL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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