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R218 VUY

1998 Mazda 323 Gxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,660 mi
Last recorded76,660 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi83,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 VUY
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2007 76,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,660 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 65,800 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,800 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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R218 VUY is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 83,764 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R218 VUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R218 VUY registered?

R218 VUY is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R218 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 VUY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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