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SBZ 9709

1998 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,485 mi
Last recorded88,485 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 9709
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,490 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,806 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,373 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,753 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine sump corroded through & leaking oil!!

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,363 miles

both front outer C/V gaiters detiorated

drivers wiper blade split

engine oil level not on full mark

offside front tyre worn inner edge

sections rear exhurst corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 62,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer C/V gaiters detiorated

drivers wiper blade split

engine oil level not on full mark

offside front tyre worn inner edge

sections rear exhurst corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,577 miles

both front outer cv gaiters and brake flexi hoses detiorated

n/s/f wheel has slight brake bind

n/s/r rear tyre shows signs of perrishing

oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,445 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 52,176 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre size 185/65/14 H

Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,780 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS,BOTH OUTER FRONT †C/V GAITERS SHOW CRACKS,PARTS OF EXHURST RUSTED †FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,347 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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SBZ 9709 is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SBZ 9709, 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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SBZ 9709 is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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