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R236 XMS

1998 Mazda 323 GX

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 GX79,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 XMS
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 89,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

floor becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,423 miles

outer sills corroded near limit

Fail 29 Jan 2008 84,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

outer sills corroded near limit

Pass 7 Feb 2007 78,175 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

mainline brake pipes corroded

n/s/front tyre small cut on sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2007 78,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn & corroded

mainline brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2006 71,871 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/f & o/s/r drop links worn

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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R236 XMS is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 79,840 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 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R236 XMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R236 XMS registered?

R236 XMS is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R236 XMS safe to buy?

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