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R904 JFL

1998 Mazda 323 Gxi

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,240 mi
Last recorded119,240 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi83,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 JFL
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 119,240 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 119,071 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R ANTI ROLL LINK EYE.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 109,927 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 109,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R & O/S/R CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED BY TRAILING ARMS

O/S/F & N/S/F WISHBONES BECOMING CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R ANTI ROLL LINK ROD

Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,197 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 94,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R904 JFL 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 R904 JFL, 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 R904 JFL registered?

R904 JFL is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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