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S995 XOL

1998 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,945 mi
Last recorded66,945 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 XOL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,945 miles

nearside outer sill poor

outer cv boots poor

all tyres poor

exhaust poor

front discs & pads poor

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

underside of vehicle poor

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 rear track control rods poor

all tyres starting to crack

front discs & pads worn

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,028 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 rear track control rods poor

all tyres starting to crack

front discs & pads worn

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,123 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,129 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,861 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,633 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 46,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,924 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 35,085 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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S995 XOL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S995 XOL, 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 S995 XOL registered?

S995 XOL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S995 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 XOL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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