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S532 ABF

1998 Mazda 323F Gxi

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,419 mi
Last recorded132,419 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323F Gxi81,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 ABF
MakeMazda
Model323F Gxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 132,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 132,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 124,492 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 124,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 117,671 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,610 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323F Gxi?

Based on 514 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
7,812
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 23
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S532 ABF is a 1998 Mazda 323F Gxi in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323F Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 81,610 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 323F Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S532 ABF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S532 ABF registered?

S532 ABF is a 1998 Mazda 323F Gxi, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S532 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S532 ABF 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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