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UBZ 2577

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,007 mi
Last recorded138,007 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 2577
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 138,007 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS SEVERELY RUSTED

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 25% - MAXIMUM ALLOWED

LARGE HOLE IN N/S/F OUTER SILL - not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

SEVERE CORROSION TO FLOORS SILLS + CHASSIS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION MOUNTING BUSHES IN SEVERELY POOR CONDITION

drivers' seatbelt twisted

exhaust severely rusted

front brake judder

n/s wiper arm badly adjusted

o/s/f drive shaft outer c-v boot badly perished

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2012 137,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

***O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR RUBBING SUSPENSION STRUT***

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS SEVERELY RUSTED

LARGE HOLE IN N/S/F OUTER SILL - not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

SEVERE CORROSION TO FLOORS SILLS + CHASSIS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION MOUNTING BUSHES IN SEVERELY POOR CONDITION

drivers' seatbelt twisted

exhaust severely rusted

front brake judder

n/s wiper arm badly adjusted

o/s/f drive shaft outer c-v boot badly perished

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2011 130,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 130,237 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 128,534 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 128,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 126,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 126,871 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 122,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 120,690 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 120,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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UBZ 2577 is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UBZ 2577, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBZ 2577 registered?

UBZ 2577 is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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