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S967 AAP

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,681 mi
Last recorded96,681 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS967 AAP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 96,681 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 96,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,330 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,329 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 83,099 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 78,566 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 78,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 72,000 miles

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Fail 28 May 2013 71,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 2 May 2012 67,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Fail 1 May 2012 67,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,071 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,270 miles

middle exhaust section and support in poor condition

offside and nearside rear floor pan corroded,not excessive

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,144 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 57,144 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,332 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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S967 AAP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S967 AAP, 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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S967 AAP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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