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S989 ANW

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,281 mi
Last recorded112,281 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 ANW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 112,281 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 112,281 miles

Centre Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 106,505 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 106,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,547 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 99,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 94,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 91,260 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 91,260 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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S989 ANW is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S989 ANW, 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 S989 ANW registered?

S989 ANW is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S989 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 ANW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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