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R865 GGN

1998 Mazda 323 Gxi

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

147,655 mi
Last recorded147,655 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi83,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 GGN
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 147,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

damaging to complete outer vehicle

n/s wing mirror is cracked

rear roll bar linkages have play and knock in ball joints

Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,099 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pedal rubber worn.

clutch pedal rubber missing

dent in n/s/f wing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2008 89,995 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear anti roll bar d-bushes have slight play

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2008 89,099 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre 2 nails found in tread

Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre 2 nails found in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust mounting tempery repair

Fail 5 Jan 2007 87,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust mounting tempery repair

Fail 17 Nov 2005 65,288 miles

N/s/r seat belt clasp missing

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 17 Nov 2005 65,288 miles

N/s/r seat belt clasp missing

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Mazda 323 Gxi reliability report

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R865 GGN is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R865 GGN, 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 R865 GGN registered?

R865 GGN is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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