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S994 FTN

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,321 mi
Last recorded98,321 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 FTN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 95,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 95,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 May 2016 92,071 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT OUTER C.V BOOT STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT DUST BOOTS CRACKING/PERISHING

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM EXHAUST CENTRE TO REAR SECTIONS JOINT

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,351 miles

front wheel alignment check required - tyres wearing off towards outer edges

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode around fuel tank area

rear wiper blade excessively deteriorated

tailgate struts worn/weak - not holding tailgate

Fail 28 May 2015 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wheel alignment check required - tyres wearing off towards outer edges

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode around fuel tank area

rear wiper blade excessively deteriorated

tailgate struts worn/weak - not holding tailgate

Fail 28 May 2014 84,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed & perishing - advise to be replaced

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear wiper blade deteriorated

tailgate struts deteriorated - not suspending tailgate - advise to be replaced

Pass 28 May 2014 84,999 miles

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed & perishing - advise to be replaced

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear wiper blade deteriorated

tailgate struts deteriorated - not suspending tailgate - advise to be replaced

Pass 31 May 2013 82,739 miles

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed/perishing

o/s/f fog light not working

tailgate struts deteriorated - not suspending tailgate

Fail 29 May 2013 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed/perishing

o/s/f fog light not working

tailgate struts deteriorated - not suspending tailgate

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,351 miles

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

handbrake travel high

tailgate struts worn - not holding

Fail 29 May 2012 80,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

both n/s tyre sidewalls scuffed/perishing

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

tailgate struts worn - not holding

Pass 21 May 2011 78,302 miles

both frint outer cv gaiters starting to crack

bothg front tyres wearing on inner edge

brake and fuel lines staring to rust

Fail 21 May 2011 78,302 miles

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

both frint outer cv gaiters starting to crack

bothg front tyres wearing on inner edge

brake and fuel lines staring to rust

Pass 29 May 2010 76,791 miles

brake pads not checked

offside cv gaiter starting to split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 29 May 2009 73,343 miles

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 28 May 2008 70,822 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

rear exhaust bracket broken but secured with jubilee clip

Pass 28 May 2008 70,822 miles

o/s/f driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken but secured with jubilee clip

Fail 2 Jun 2007 67,714 miles

1,front brake discs worn †2,o/s/f sidelight dim †3,front & rear reg plates deteriorating †4,o/s wiper blade splitting

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 67,714 miles

1,front brake discs worn †2,o/s/f sidelight dim †3,front & rear reg plates deteriorating †4,o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 63,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1 rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread †2 both outer cv gaiters cracking †3 both front tyres wearing on outer edges †4 brake pads not checked †5 discs showing signs of wear

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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S994 FTN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S994 FTN, 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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S994 FTN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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