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R543 GBW

1998 Mazda 323 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi92,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 GBW
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 96,914 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 81,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 81,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 72,782 miles

Unable to check near side rear seat belt due to child seat

Fail 20 Oct 2005 72,782 miles

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

Unable to check near side rear seat belt due to child seat

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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R543 GBW is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 92,449 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R543 GBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R543 GBW registered?

R543 GBW is a 1998 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R543 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 GBW shows 6 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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