1998 Mazda 323 1.8L Petrol · S649 MBY
1998 Mazda 323 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 165,940 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S649 MBY Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2011
- 165,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 32 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S649 MBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda 323 (S649 MBY) between July 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
S649 MBY Mileage History
- 25/07/2006106,858 mi
- 18/07/2007118,302 mi+11,444 mi
- 22/08/2008135,421 mi+17,119 mi
- 13/07/2009147,922 mi+12,501 mi
- 22/06/2010154,217 mi+6,295 mi
- 10/09/2011165,940 mi+11,723 mi
Average of roughly 11,522 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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