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S979 RNE

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,901 mi
Last recorded108,901 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 RNE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,901 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

hand brake travel high

rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2010 108,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

hand brake travel high

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,776 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,593 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 84,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake travel high

Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,825 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake travel high

Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 60,956 miles

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

EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED AND REAR HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT

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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S979 RNE is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S979 RNE, 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 S979 RNE registered?

S979 RNE is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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