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R97 NEL

1998 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,785 mi
Last recorded66,785 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi83,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 NEL
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 62,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,095 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,742 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 53,741 miles

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

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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R97 NEL is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver 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 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 83,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R97 NEL, 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 R97 NEL registered?

R97 NEL is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R97 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 NEL 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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