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S975 XOL

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 XOL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 81,715 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 81,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panal (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and closing panal (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 May 2016 76,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 May 2016 76,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outersill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,416 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,416 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,885 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 46,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,134 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,633 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 24,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,741 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,230 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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S975 XOL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S975 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

S975 XOL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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