MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres close to limit and worn on edges
brake fluid dirty
front exhaust mounting broken
rear suspension arms have surface corrosion
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres close to limit and worn on edges
brake fluid dirty
front exhaust mounting broken
rear suspension arms have surface corrosion
all front and rear suspenion parts corroded
front inner pads getting low
small chip in screen
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all front and rear suspenion parts corroded
front inner pads getting low
small chip in screen
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
surface corrosion on reae suspension componants
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front exhaust mounting broken
o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
surface corrosion on rear chassis rails and floor pans
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
surface corrosion on rear chassis rails and floor pans
cv boots perished
floor pan corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
front suspension arm bushes perished
offside front tyre low and perished
rear chassis corroded
slight play nearside front anti roll bar droplink
slight play nearside rear anti roll bar bush
travel on handbrake lever
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
cv boots perished
floor pan corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
front suspension arm bushes perished
offside front tyre low and perished
rear chassis corroded
slight play nearside front anti roll bar droplink
slight play nearside rear anti roll bar bush
travel on handbrake lever
Brake flexi hoses are perished
Front lower wishbones are corroded
Ns & Os floor pans are corroded
Rear subframe is corroded
Steel brake pipes are corroded
1. Nsr & Osr floor pans are corroded †2. Front lower wishbones are corroded †3. Rear subframe is corroded †4. Steel brake pipes are corroded †5. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
1.Nsr & Osr tyres are low on tread have nails in them and are unevenly worn †2. Nsr & Osr floor pans are corroded †3. Front lower wishbones are corroded †4. Rear subframe is corroded †5. Steel brake pipes are corroded †
6. Brake flexi hoses are perished
1. Nsf & osf Brake discs are worn to wear indicators †2. Osf Outer C.V boot is perrished †3. Front Brake flexi hoses are perrished †4. Rear subframe corroded †5. ns & os floor pans are corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S998 JPR is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S998 JPR, 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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S998 JPR is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 August 1998.
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