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S96 CUB

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 CUB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

off/side/front/ near/side/front/ brake disc pitted

Fail 19 Jul 2011 78,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off/side/front/ near/side/front/ brake disc pitted

Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,218 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 55,210 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 55,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,251 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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S96 CUB is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S96 CUB, 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 S96 CUB registered?

S96 CUB is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S96 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 CUB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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