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R402 KFX

1998 Mazda 323 Gxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,171 mi
Last recorded126,171 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi83,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 KFX
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 126,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 126,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 121,919 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 121,887 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 119,298 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSE PIPES

Pass 26 Jan 2006 113,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 113,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R402 KFX is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R402 KFX, 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 R402 KFX registered?

R402 KFX is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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