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T162 SNU

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 SNU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,235 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyres different size front to rear

Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,758 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyres different size front to rear

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,439 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls are slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,878 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

track wear

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,843 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,706 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,037 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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T162 SNU is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 T162 SNU, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T162 SNU registered?

T162 SNU is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is T162 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T162 SNU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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