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S959 SDB

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,582 mi
Last recorded76,582 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 SDB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,582 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,010 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,498 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 68,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc heavily scored

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,336 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,198 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,625 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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S959 SDB is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S959 SDB, 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 S959 SDB registered?

S959 SDB is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S959 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S959 SDB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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