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S992 VAM

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,710 mi
Last recorded118,710 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 VAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,710 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 110,175 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

front brake judder

play in rear anti roll bar drop links

rear tyres stepped and worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2012 109,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

front brake judder

play in rear anti roll bar drop links

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear tyres stepped and worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2011 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,349 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion both rear inner sills

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs distorted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 89,566 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 83,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 77,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 74,407 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 74,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding

Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,415 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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S992 VAM is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S992 VAM, 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 S992 VAM registered?

S992 VAM is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S992 VAM safe to buy?

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