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J497 GGP

1998 Mazda 323

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,040 mi
Last recorded95,040 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 GGP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 95,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front indicator has water ingress

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Fail 21 Aug 2009 95,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front indicator has water ingress

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 90,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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J497 GGP is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J497 GGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J497 GGP registered?

J497 GGP is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is J497 GGP safe to buy?

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