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VAZ 8739

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,345 mi
Last recorded42,345 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 8739
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,345 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 41,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 41,919 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 33,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 33,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 31,878 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 31,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,679 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,227 miles

middle section of exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,930 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,398 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,360 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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VAZ 8739 is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VAZ 8739, 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 VAZ 8739 registered?

VAZ 8739 is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VAZ 8739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAZ 8739 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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