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S98 WOM

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,657 mi
Last recorded79,657 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 WOM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 79,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,159 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 60,159 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,117 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 WOM is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM registered?

S98 WOM is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S98 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 WOM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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