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S989 BGU

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,193 mi
Last recorded84,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 BGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,193 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,192 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,774 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,099 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 74,097 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,114 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 70,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,649 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,280 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,649 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2006 56,997 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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S989 BGU is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S989 BGU, 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 S989 BGU registered?

S989 BGU is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S989 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 BGU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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