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S975 OAL

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,577 mi
Last recorded57,577 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 OAL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,577 miles

exhaust corroded slight weap off gases on joints

front and rear subframe heavily corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

front barke discs lipped and scored

inner sills and floor pans corroded will not push through with thumb pressure

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded slight weap off gases on joints

front and rear subframe heavily corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

front barke discs lipped and scored

inner sills and floor pans corroded will not push through with thumb pressure

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,560 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,367 miles

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

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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S975 OAL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S975 OAL, 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 S975 OAL registered?

S975 OAL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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