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R132 GJO

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,149 mi
Last recorded137,149 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 GJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 137,149 miles

nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative

secondary bonnet catch inoperative

surface corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Fail 9 Feb 2008 137,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

secondary bonnet catch inoperative

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative

surface corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Pass 6 Feb 2007 129,230 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 129,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 114,251 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R132 GJO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R132 GJO, 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 R132 GJO registered?

R132 GJO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R132 GJO safe to buy?

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