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R28 NWP

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,833 mi
Last recorded109,833 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 NWP
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 109,833 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 109,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 102,502 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 91,079 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 91,032 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R28 NWP is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 94,662 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 R28 NWP, 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 29 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 R28 NWP registered?

R28 NWP is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R28 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 NWP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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