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WJI 4559

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 4559
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 132,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 128,286 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 122,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 122,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 116,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 108,549 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 108,549 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 99,852 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 99,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 91,022 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 91,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 81,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WJI 4559 is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WJI 4559, 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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What year was WJI 4559 registered?

WJI 4559 is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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