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S98 JHP

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,346 mi
Last recorded29,346 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 JHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,346 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 29,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 24,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,574 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 22,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear tyre sidewall seperating

Pass 1 Aug 2009 18,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,540 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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S98 JHP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S98 JHP, 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 S98 JHP registered?

S98 JHP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S98 JHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 JHP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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