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R683 GDL

1998 Mazda 323 LX

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,045 mi
Last recorded70,045 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 LX90,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 GDL
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,500 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 66,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 49,245 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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R683 GDL is a 1998 Mazda 323 LX in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 90,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R683 GDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R683 GDL registered?

R683 GDL is a 1998 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R683 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 GDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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