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S980 ARO

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 ARO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,618 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,365 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,740 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 45,659 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 40,169 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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S980 ARO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S980 ARO, 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 S980 ARO registered?

S980 ARO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S980 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 ARO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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