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S980 MBT

1999 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,013 mi
Last recorded56,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 MBT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,652 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 34,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 33,620 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,383 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,795 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,813 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,335 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,909 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 16,601 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 MBT is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 MBT, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S980 MBT registered?

S980 MBT is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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