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S997 RNE

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,092 mi
Last recorded62,092 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 RNE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,092 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 62,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,757 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 58,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,575 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 56,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,058 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,412 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 47,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,243 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,088 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall is cut and scuffed.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 32,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 27,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 15,121 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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S997 RNE is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S997 RNE, 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 S997 RNE registered?

S997 RNE is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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