MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front no. plate cracked
off side front indicator lense broken
rear exhaust box mount secured with a chain
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front no. plate cracked
off side front indicator lense broken
rear exhaust box mount secured with a chain
How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?
Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R228 XMS is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R228 XMS, 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 R228 XMS registered?
R228 XMS is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R228 XMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R228 XMS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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